FROM   THE  LIBRARY  OF 
REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,  D.  D. 

BEQUEATHED   BY   HIM   TO 
THE   LIBRARY  OF 
-  PRINCETON  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 


**.  S7SS 


CHURCH 


HYMN  BOOK  ; 


CONSISTING   OP 


HYMNS  AND  PSALMS, 


ORIGINAL  AND  SELECTED. 


ADAPTED  TO  PUBLIC    WORSHIP  AND   MANY 
OTHER  OCCASIONS. 


BY  THE  LATE  REV.  PAUL  HENKEL. 


PUBLISHED   BY  ORDER  OF  THE  CVANGBLICAL 
LUTHERAN  TENNESSEE   SYNOD. 


SECOND  EDITION, 
ENLARGED  AND   IMPROVED. 


NEW-MARKET  : 
Published  by  solomoi*  hsnkel, 

1838. 


***  . 


Western  District  of  Virginia^  to  wit : 

BE  IT  REMEMBERED,  that  on  the  17th 
dayofJulv,  Anno  Domini  1838,  SOLOMON 
and  AMBROSE  HENKEL,  of  the  said  J)istaict, 
have  deposited  in  this  Oihce  the  title  of  a  Book, 
the  title  of  which  is  in  the  words  following, 
to  wit  ; 

"Church  Hymn  Book:  consisting  of 
Hymns  and  Psalms,  Original  and  Seiec- 
ted,  adapted  to  Public  Worship  and  man| 
other  occasions.  By  the  late  Rev.  PAUL 
HENKEL.  Published  by  order  of  the  Evan- 
gelical Lutheran  Tennessee  Synod.  Se- 
cond edition,  enlarged  and  improved." 

The  right  whereof  they  claim  as  proprietors, 
in  conformity  to  an  "Act  of  Congress,  entitled 
an  Act  to  amend  the  several  Acts  respecting 
Copy  rights.'" 

RICH.  W.  MOORE,   Clerk  of 
the  Western  District  of  Virginia. 
♦afe^^  ^  -jfe  j^ 

m  l.  s.  m 


PREFACE. 


Desiring  to  furnish  the  friends  of  sacred 
psalmody  still  more  amply  with  those  means 
through  which  their  vocal  strains  are  guided, 
in  private  and  public  worship,  the  contents  of 
this  work  are  respectfully  submitted  to  their 
kind  acceptance.  It  is  true,  many  books  of  this 
kind,  have  appeared  before  the  public  from 
time  to  time ;  and,  indeed,  some  so  well  execu- 
ted^ that  the  candid  worshipper  might  be  dis- 
.  posed  to  think  the  publication  of  this  edition 
unnecessary.  But,  without  offering  any  par- 
ticular apologies  in  its  favor,  let  it  suffice  to 
say,  that  this  work  is  not  an  entire  new  and 
independent  publication,  but  that  the  principal 
matter  of  its  contents  has  been  in  reputable  de- 
mand for  a  considerable  length  of  time  in  the 
church;  contained  in  the  hymn  book  published 
in  the  years  of  1815  and  16,  compiled  by  my 
father,  the  late  Rev.  Paul  Henkel,  entitled 
" Church  Hymn  Book,  S^c,  which  work  con- 
tains a  considerable  portion  of  hymns  compo- 
sed by  the  deceased  himself ;  and  are  marked 
thus  J.  throughout  this  work.  As  its  con- 
tents are  purely  evangelical,  and  as  the  hymns 
apportioned  to  the  gospels  and  epistles  were 
much  admired  for  their  simplicity  and  strict 
accordance  with  their  respective  texts,  con- 
nected with  many  other  desirable  qualities,  it 
gained  an  extensive  circulation.  But,  what- 
ever encomiums  that  work  deserves,  it  is  now 
unobtainable  :  that  edition  being  totally  con- 
sumed by  its  many  and  extensive  sales.  It 
was  therefore  resolved  by  the  Evangelical  Lu- 
theran Tennessee  Synod,  to  devolve  it  upon 
me  to  make  the  present  publication.  This, 
though  it  varies  in  some  respects  from  that 
work,  is  founded  upon  the  same  basis,  and 
B 


XV  PREFACE, 

comprises  essentially  the  same  matter.  Many 
additional  hymns  are  selected  from  other  au- 
thors :  so  that  the  attentive  reader  will  now  find 
two  or  more  hymns  for  every  text  throughout 
the  ecclesiastical  year.  He  will  also  perceive, 
that  this  edition  contains  hymns  on  occasions 
which  the  former  edition  did  not  comprise. 
Hymns  not  so  well  approved  were  set  aside, 
and  others  considered  preferable,  were  substi- 
tuted.  Those  that  were  deficient  in  point  of 
language  or  in  grammatical  construction,  are 
corrected.  Watts'  psalms  are  not  retained  en- 
tire and  in  the  same  order  :  such  only  as  were 
deemed  to  be  in  accordance  with  the  spirit  of 
this  work  were  selected,  and  plaeed  to  the 
subjects  to  which  they  were  deemed  appropri- 
ate. For  the  convenience  of  ministers  and 
laymen,  a  table  of  texts  is  also  added. 

As  the  first  edition  served  as  a  medium 
through  which  the  devotions  of  many  were  ai- 
ded, their  souls  comforted,  and  cheered  ;  so,  it 
is  to  be  hoped,  the  present  will  be  a  means 
through  which  the  Redeemer's  kingdom  will 
be  advanced,  the  wandering  and  dispersed 
thoughts  of  the  worshipper  collected  and 
brought  home,  his  heart  and  mind  impressed 
with  rapturous  and  heavenly  sensations,  and 
the  feelings  and  passions  of  his  spirit,  so  tuned, 
that  the  truths  and  beauties  of  the  gospel,  may 
enter,  without  any  resistance,  and  display  in 
his  soul,  their  happy  effects.  That  these,  and 
other  like  happy  effects — "  the  abundant  shew- 
ing forth  of  the  praises  of  him,  who  brought  us 
out  of  darkness  into  his  marvelous  light,"  may 
be  produced  by  this  publication,  is  my  sincere 
prayer  and  wish.  AMBROSE  HENKEL, 

New-Market,  Shenandoah,  Va. 
Aug.  \5th,  1838. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


Hymn 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP  -  1 

Beginning   of  public  worship  ib. 

Conclusion   of  public   worship  10 

After  pronouncing  the   blessing         14 

FOR  THE  GOSPELS  AND  EPISTLES     17 
-   Sundays  in    Advent     from      17   to   29 
Christmas-day  .         .  .  33 

Second   Christmas  .         .  42 

Sunday    after   Christmas  .  46 

Circumcision   of  Christ  .  50 

New-Year's  day         ...  52 

First   Sunday   after    New-Year  60 

Epiphany,  or  Manifestation  of  Christ  64 
Sundays,  after  Epiphany  from  68  to  88 
Septuagesima    ....  92 

Sexagesima      ....  96 

Q,uinquagesima  Sunday,  or 
Sunday  before    Lent         .  .         100 

The    first  day    of   Lent,    or   Ash- 
Wednesday    '  .  104 
First  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Invo- 

cavit  ....         108 

Second  Sunday  in  Lent,   called  Re- 

miniscere  ,.         .         „         112 

Third  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Oculi  j  16 
Fourth     Sunday    in    Lent,    called 

Lsetare        ....         120 
Fifth  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Judica  124 
Sixth  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Palm 
Sunday,     or    Sunday    before 
Easter  ...         128 

Maundy-Thursday,   or     Thursday 

before   Easter  .         .         132 

Good-Friday  .         ,         .         136 

Feast  of  Easter  146 


VI  CONTENTS. 

Easter  Monday  .         .         .         152 

The  first  Sunday  after  Easter,  cal- 
led   Quasimodogeniti  .         156 
Second  Sunday  after  Easter,  called 

Misericordias  .         .         160 

Third    Sunday  after  Easter   called 

Jubilate    "  ...         164 

Fourth  Sunday  after  Easter,   called 

Cantate  ...         168 

Fifth  Sunday   after   Easter,    called 

Rogate  .    4     .         .         172 

Ascension-Day  .         .         .         176 

Sunday   after    Ascension-Day  182 

Whitsunday  .         .  .  186 

WLilsun-Monday       .         .         .         191 
Trinity-Sunday  ...         195 

Sundays  after  Trinity,  from  201  to  308 

T  HE  WORD  OF  GOD       -        -        -  3C9 
BEING  AND  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD  317 

THE  WORKS  OF  GOD  -        -  329 

PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD  -        -  337 

PRAISE  TO  GOD  ...  344. 

THE  TRINITY  -  356 

CHRIST  359 

HOLY  SPIRIT  -         -        -        -  387 

THE  LAW  OF   GOD  -        -  391 

FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN  398 
THE    GOSPEL,     OR     SALVATION 

THROUGH    JESUS    CHRIST  -  403* 

FAITH        .-.-.-  413 

REPENTANCE  ....  422 

JUSTIFICATION  ...  431 

SANCTIFICATION  ...  436 

PRAYER  441 


CONTENTS.  Vii 

CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE             .  448 

BAPTISM                     -         -         .  471 

CATECHISING           ....  484 

Before  catechising  or  school      -  ib. 

After  catechising  or  school        -  491 

CONFIRMATION  496 

CONFESSION  OF  SIN              -        -  499 

THE  LORD'S    SUPPER  503 

Before  communion             -         -  ib. 

During   the  time  of  communion  508 

Return  of  praise  after  communion  515 

ORDINATION         ....  517 

DEDICATING  OF  A  CHURCH      .  523 

SYNOD 528 

TABLE  HYMNS         ....  535 

MORNING  HYMNS  543 

Lord's  day  morning           -         .  552 

Morning  hymn  for  the  sick       -  554 

EVENING  HYMNS  555 

Lord's  day  evening          -         -  565 

Evening  hymn  for  the   sick  566 

Close  of  the  week           -         -  567 

SICKNESS                 ....  568 

Visitation  of  the  sick        -         -  ib. 

Distress  in  a  lingering  disease  573 

For  such  as  are   expiring         -  575 

Thanksgiving  after   sickness  580 

On  a  Fast-Day  in  time  of  plague  583 

Thanksgiving  for  the  delivery  of 

'  the  plague         ...  586 

DEATH  588 

RESURRECTION      -        -        -        -  608 

BZ 


Vlll 


CONTENTS. 


GENERAL  JUDGMENT          -        -  612 
HEAVEN  AND  FUTURE  HAPPINESS  618 

HELL  AND  FUTURE  PUNISHMENT  625 

ANGELS 62S 

CIVIL  GOVERNMENT            -        -  631 

For  those   who  are  imprisoned  635 

For  those  who  are  to  be  executed  636 

A  fast  day  in  time  of  war         -  637 

An  officer  or  soldier  leaving  home  639 

For   an   officer  in   camp           -  640 

For  a  soldier  in  camp        .         .  641 
Thanksgiving  for  a  safe  return  from 

camp           -  642 
Thanksgiving   for  the  restoration 

of  peace      -  643 

JOURNEYING  HYMNS            "         -  645 

AFFLICTIONS  650 

In  time   of  storm              -         -  654 

In   time  of  drouth             -        -  656 

THE  SEASONS  658 

Harvest   hymns        -  ib. 

The   seasons    of  the  year          -  660 

Spring        .  662 

Summer             ....  663 

Autumn             ....  664 

Winter      -        .         .         .         .  ■  K65 

THE  STAGES  OF  LIFE          .         .  666 

Birth-day           »  ib. 

Cradle   hymns            .         .         .  667 

Marriage   hymn         .         •         .  669 

Old   age             ....  670 

D0X0L0GIES             671 


TABLE  OF  TEXTS. 


Ch. 

ver.         Hj 

rmn. 

Ch. 

ver.         Hymn. 

Genesis. 

24. 

7. 

177 

Ch. 

Ver.         Hymn 

30. 

587 

1. 

334 

32. 

435 

3, 

398 

34. 

226 



1,  15,  17. 

399 

35. 

79 

■  , 

19. 

605 



1-9. 

462 

17. 

7. 

476 

36. 

9. 

367 



7-10. 

477 

42. 

1-5. 

69 

49. 

10. 

38 

50. 

230 

Exodus. 

51. 

401 

15. 

1-7. 

643 

— 

427 

20. 

1-17. 

391 

— 

428 

Numbers. 



615 

21. 

8-9. 

197 

52. 

290 

Deuteronomy 

55. 

11. 

661 

3. 

25. 

421 

65. 

341 

12- 

5-11. 

526 



662 

Rath. 

68. 

34,9 

3. 

4,  9. 

372 

69. 

14-21,  26, 

1  Samuel. 

29,  32. 

143 

15. 

32. 

577 

73. 

25. 

157 

1  Kings. 

78, 

32,  &c. 

236 

9. 

3. 

525 

79. 

298 

2  Kings, 

83. 

125 

5. 

10. 

572 

84. 

1-4,  10. 

8 

Esther. 

91. 

585 

4. 

16. 

430 

95. 

6 

Job. 

97. 

6-9. 

36 

1. 

21. 

459 

98. 

59 

19. 

25-27. 

579 

— 

643 

38. 

29,  30. 

665 

.«__ 

4r 

Psalms. 

100. 

5 

1. 

280 

101. 

632 

2. 

149 

103. 

325 

13. 

457 

— 

353 

15. 

469 

104. 

336 

23. 

1-3. 

161 

107. 

81 

TABLE    OF    TEXTS. 


Ch. 
110. 

ver.    Hymn. 
61 

Ch. 

8. 

ver. 

22. 

Hymn. 
375 

111. 

324 

15. 

1-7. 

637 

117. 

348 

Daniel. 

118. 

24-26. 

4 

9. 

25. 

38 

— 

644 

Hosea. 

119. 

75 

2. 

15. 

369 

— - 

5,  33. 

220 

14. 

4. 

107 

■ — - 

105. 

314 

Joel. 

— 

1-8. 

20 

2. 

12-17. 

106 

133. 

117. 

183 

24 

2. 

Haggai. 

38 

136. 

1. 

539 

Zechariah 

J39. 

23,  24. 

105 

J  2. 

10. 

502 

140. 

536 

Matthew, 

141. 

2-5. 

119 

2. 

1-12.  m 

64 

145. 

7-11. 

32 

3. 

1.    ' 

373 

— 

15,  16. 

537 

— 

13-17. 

60 

147. 

342 

4. 

1-11. 

108 

— 

9-11. 

540 

5. 

20-26. 

221 

— 

7-9,  13-18. 

660 

— 

43-48. 

658 

148. 

355 

6. 

6. 

173 

Ecclesiastes 

— 

24-34. 

257 

9. 

5. 

423 

— 

33. 

258 

Isaiah. 

— 

16-21. 

104 

5^. 

2,  7-10. 

412 

7. 

7. 

442 

24. 

18-20. 

22 

— 

15-23. 

229 

26. 

4. 

363 

8. 

1-13. 

76 

28. 

16-17. 

523 

— 

23-27. 

80 

38. 

17-22. 

586 

9. 

1-8. 

273 

53. 

4-10. 

503 

— 

18-26. 

293 

144 

10. 

34. 

451 

60. 

^1-6. 

66 

11. 

2-11. 

25 

61. 

19. 

433 

— 

28-30. 

410 

63. 

7. 

381 

13. 

16,  17. 

412 

Jeremiah. 

— 

24-30. 

84 

3. 

22. 

107 

— 

37-42. 

85 

8. 

20. 

664 

— 

39. 

663 

TABLE    OF    TEXTS. 


XI 


Ch. 

ver. 

Hymn. 

Ch. 

ver. 

Hvmn, 
"  146 

15. 

21-28. 

112 

16. 

1-8 

17. 

1-9. 
4. 

88 
89 

— 

14-20. 
15, 

176 

408 

18. 

20. 

9 

— 

16. 

481 

2335. 

285 

Luke 

20. 

1-16. 

92 

1, 

26. 

628 

21. 

.1-9, 

17 



30. 

39 



128 



68. 

30 



9. 

129 

2. 

1-14. 

33 

22. 

15-22. 

2b9 



8-15- 

37 

1-14. 

277 



10.' 

39 

42. 

270 

15-20. 

42 

« 

34-46. 

269 



21. 

50 

37-40. 

83 



33-40. 

46 

21. 

44. 

231 



42-52. 

C8 

15-23. 

297 

12,  16. 

667 

25. 

1-13. 

305 

5. 

1-11. 

217 

6. 

306 

6. 

19. 

266 

31-46. 

301 

36-42. 

213 



34. 

302 



25. 

202 

41. 

626 

7. 

11-17. 

251 

26. 

136 

47. 

286 

27. 



8. 

4-15. 

96 

28. 

18. 

408 

10. 

23-37. 

249 



18-20 

518 



29-37. 

250 

Mark 

11. 

14-28. 

116 

5. 

39. 

262 

13. 

6-8. 

52 

*7 

31-37. 

245 

14. 

1-11. 

265 

8. 

19. 

225 



16-24. 

205 

9 

34. 
24. 

450 
420 

15. 

1-1 0. 
3-4. 

?  209 
210 

10. 

48. 
14. 

625 

474 

— 

4-7. 
13. 

530 
429 

14. 

48. 

476 
101 

16. 

1-9. 

19-31. 

233 

201 

14. 

136 

17; 

11-19. 

253 

15, 



18 

9-14. 

241 

xu 


TABLE    OF    TEXTS. 


3h. 

ver. 

Hymn 

Ch. 

ver.    H 

vmn, 

18. 

31-43. 

100 

14. 

2331. 

'  186 

19. 

38-40. 

129 



26. 

390 

— 

41-48. 

23? 

15. 

1-5. 

366 

SI. 

25-36. 

21 



26. 

182 

22 

136 

16. 

4. 



23.' 

- 



5-15. 

168 

24. 

13-35. 

152 



16-23. 

164 

— 

34. 

147 



33. 

304 

— 

50,  51. 

178 



23-30. 

172 

John. 

18. 

136 

1. 

43 

19. 

— 

, 

3,  14. 

359 

20. 

19-31. 

156 



17. 

395 

— 

28. 

270 



19-28. 

29 

21. 

6. 

218 



29,  32. 

30 

— 

15-17. 

517 

„ 

46. 

254 

Acts. 

2. 

1-11. 

72 

1. 

1-11. 

180 

3. 

1-15. 

195 

Q 

1-13. 

189 



2-9. 

376 

6. 

2-7. 

Dll 



5-7. 

196 

10. 

3M1- 

15* 



14-16. 

198 

— 

42.48. 

1 93 

. 

1621. 

191 

14. 

17. 

541 



16,  17i 

411 

15. 

4-6. 

528 

4. 

24. 

105 

16. 

14,  15.  33. 

477 



47-54. 

281 

20. 

17-35; 

519 

-— - 

4649. 

282 

— 

35. 

470 

5. 

4. 

572 

Romans. 

6. 

1-15. 

120 

1. 

30. 

200 

*= 

35-48. 

121 

3. 

19-28. 

396 

8. 

48-59, 

124 

5. 

8,  9. 

200 

9. 

7. 

572 

— 

12.   m 

402 

10. 

9. 

369 

6. 

1,2,6. 

228 

— 

12-16. 

160 

— 

3. 

472 

13. 

1-15. 

132 

— 

3-11. 

223 

14. 

6. 

368 

— 

19-23. 

227 

— 

16,  17. 

194 

t  . 

19,  20 

456 

— 

16-18. 

389 

— 

14, 

393 

TABLE    OP    TEXTS. 


Xlll 


Ch. 

ver.         Hymn. 

Ch. 

ver.         Hymn. 

7. 

8,9,  14,24 

392 

6. 

2. 

Ill 

_^ 

15. 

256 

6. 

1  1Q. 

110 

8. 

11. 

300 

11. 

19. 

98 



12-17. 

231 

12. 

7,  9,  10. 

99 



18-23. 

215 

_ 

9. 

98 

10. 

17. 

417 

Galatians. 

11. 

.33-36. 

199 

3. 

15-22. 

251 

12. 

1-6. 

70 



28. 

268 

i 

7-16. 

74 

_^_ 

26-29. 

471 

— 

17-21. 

78 



23-29. 

58 

13. 

8-10. 

82 

4. 

1.7. 

48 

~_ 

11-14. 

19 



4. 

399 

14. 

17,  19. 

214 



21-31. 

122 

15. 

4-13. 

23 

5. 

16-24. 

255 

— 

8. 

476 

— 

25. 

259 

• 

1  Corinthians 

6. 

10. 

. — 

1. 

4-9. 

271 

Ephesians. 

2. 

9. 

624 

2- 

8. 

419 

4. 

1-5. 

27 

_ _ 

18. 

356 

5. 

6-8. 

150 

3. 

9,10. 

359 

9. 

24. 

94 



1321. 

263 

10. 

5. 

— 



16,  &c. 

264 

— 

6-13. 

235 

4. 

1-6. 

267 

— 

32. 

214 

, 

22-28. 

275 

11. 

23-32. 

134 

5. 

1-9. 

118 

— 

23-26. 

505 



15-21. 

279 

12. 

Ml. 

239 



25. 

371 

13. 

1-3. 

103 

6. 

10-17. 

283 

— 

1-13 

102 



13-17. 

284 

— 

8. 

204 



11-17. 

454 



13. 

468 

_^ 

18, 

445 

15. 

1-10. 

243 

Philippians. 

— 

56. 

148 

1. 

'  3-11. 

287 

16. 

13. 

63 

— 

21-25. 

589 

2  Corinthians 

o 

5-11. 

130 

I. 

3  6. 

644 



2530. 

587 

3. 

4-9. 

247 

3. 

7-9. 

434 

XIV 


TABLE    OF    TEXTS. 


Ch.      ver.          Hymn. 
3.     12-21.              95 

Ch. 
11. 

ver.          Hymn. 
3-10.            416 

—      17-21. 

291 

12. 

1-11. 

584 

4.       1. 

28S 

13. 

14-16. 

659 

—        4-7. 

31 

James. 

—      19,  20. 

73 

I. 

16-21. 

170 

Colossians. 

— 

22-27. 

174 

1.       9-14. 

295 

2. 

18. 

167 

—  16.                  359 

2.  15.                  399 

3.  1.                  224 

—  12-17.               86 
1  Thessalonians. 

4.  1-7.               114 

—  13-18.            299 

5.  17.                  443 

1. 

2. 

3. 

1  Peter. 

3,  4,  5. 
11-20. 
21-25. 

6. 

8-15. 
20,21. 
22. 

244 
166 
162 
523 
219 
370 
200 

2  Thessalonian 

s. 

4. 

8-11. 

184 

1.       3-10. 

303 

— 

12-19. 

62 

1   Timothy. 

— 

12-19. 

638 

3.        1-13. 

517 

5. 

6-11. 

211 

2   Timothy. 

— 

8. 

212 

4.        7,8. 

591 

2  Peter. 

Titus. 

i 

1. 

16-21. 

90 

I.        5. 

521 

2. 

22. 

117 

—        7-9. 

517 

3. 

3-13 

307 

2.     10-13. 

115 

1  John. 

—      11-14. 

40 

3. 

13-18. 

207 

3.       1,2. 

631 

4. 

8. 

328 

—        4-7. 

44 

— 

16  21. 

203 

Hebrews. 

5. 

4-10. 

158 

3.       7,  8, 

426 

— 

6- 

159 

4.       2. 

394 

Revelation. 

-        9. 

552 

1. 

5-7. 

365 

r. 

374 

5. 

6,  8,9-12. 

3S2 

127 

— 

11. 

3S6 

-      25. 

362 

—  • 

12. 

131 

9. 

127 

20. 

11. 

308 

-      11-15. 

126 

22. 

16. 

65 

HYMNS. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


Beginning  of  public  worships 

1  L.  M. 

1  TTERE,  blessed  Jesus,  we  appear, 
XI   Thy  sacred  word  of  truth  to  hear ; 
Draw  from  this  world  our  minds  to  thee, 
And  faithful  hearers  we  shall  be. 

2  How  wretched  is  our  state  of  mind  ! 
Our  hearts,  how  stupid,  deaf,  and  blind  ; 
The  way  of  life  we  do  not  know, 

Nor  have  we  pow'r  therein  to  go. 

3  Thy  grace  to  us,  dear  Lord,  afford, 
To  hear  and  understand  thy   word  $ 
Lo  !   here  we  wait  for  grace  divine, 
Till  ev'ry  heart  be  truly  thine. 

4  Without  thy  grace  we  hear  in  vain ; 
In  doubts  and  darkness  we  remain, 
Till  thou  art  pleas'd  that  light  to  give, 
That  light  in  which  our  souls  may  live, 

5  We  pray  thee,  Lord,  to  us  draw  near  m7 
Our  feeble  pray'r  and  praises  hear — 
According  to  thy  promise,  Lord  ! 

We  wait  thy  Spirit  with  tjie  word.        J* 

Aj  L.  M. 

1    T"\EAR  Jesus,  here  we  now  attend; 
\_3  We  pray  thy  blessed  Spirit  send  \ 
By  which  the  way  of  life  is  shown,   I 
And  all  thy  sacred  truths  made  known* 
A  1 


3,  4  rUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

2  Prepare  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise, 
And  fill  our  minds  with  heav'nly  grace; 
Our  faith  increase,  our  love  perfect, 
And  in  the  way  of  truth  direct. 

3  Cause  us  to  sing  with  one  accord 
To  thee,  our  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 
Until  we  see  thy  glorious  face, 

And  praise  thee  with  eternal  praise.         £. 

1  fTIO  thee,  O  Savior,  glory  be  J 

X    This  is  the  day  of  rest, 
On  which  we  join  to  worship  thee, 
Thee,  O  thou  ever  bless'd  ! 

2  This  is  the  day  the  Savior  rose, 

And  set  us  pris'ners  free  ; 
The  day  which  the  apostles  chose, 
The  day  of  rest  to  be. 

3  On  which  the  christian  church  should  meet, 

To  praise  our  gracious  Lord  ! 
To  worship  at  his  mercy-seat. 

To  hear  and  learn  his  word. 
4-  Lord,  here  we  join  thy  praise  to  sing  ! 

Lord,  here  we  join  to  pray  : 
To  worship  thee,  our  Lord  and  King, 

Our  life,  the  truth,  the  way.  ^. 

A  C.  M. 

^±<  P*alm  118.  24-26. 

1    rilHIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made; 
JL  He  calls  the  hours  his  own  ; 
Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 
t  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
And  Satan's  empire  fell  ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 
2 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP,  5,  6 

3.  Hosannal  to  th'  anointed  King, 
To  David's  holy  Son  ! 
Help  us,  0   Lord!  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4>  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men, 
With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes  in  God  his  Father's  name; 
To  save  our  sinful  race, 
5  Hosannain  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  heav'ns  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

£T  L.  M. 

0  Psalm  100. 

1  \7|71'1,  H  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 

V  V  To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise  : 

2  Convinc'd  that  he  is  God  alone, 
From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  ; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed, 

3  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 
Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press  ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless, 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 

His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

6S.  M.  '•  . 
Psalm  95v 
1       /NOME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
\J  And  hymns  of  glory  sing; 
Jehovah  is  the  sov'reign  God, 
The  universal  King, 
■  3 


7  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown  ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 

The  watVy  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground.  " 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  : 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own  ; 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 
I       To-day  attend  his  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 
5       But  if  your  ears  refuse 

The  language  of  his  grace, 
And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews, 
That  unbelieving  race  ; 
5       The  Lord,  in  vengeance  drest, 
Will  lift  his  hand,  and  swear. 
"You  that  despis'd  my  promis'd  rest, 
Shall  have  no  portion  there. " 

/  S.  M. 

I        TEHOVAH,  mighty  God  ! 
J  With  solemn  awe,  we  join 
To  worship  thee,  the  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  make  thy  glories  known. 
I       With  songs  of  endless   praise, 
The  heav'ns  above  resound  ; 
Seraphic  songs,  harmonious  lays, 
To  thee  for  e'er  redound. 

3  The  throngs,  around  thy  throne, 
On  golden  lyres  raise 

Their  holy  songs,  in  joyful  tone, 
To  magnify  thy  praise. 

4  The  forest  and  the  field, 
The  ocean  and  the  sky, 

4 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  8 

Their  thousand  thousand  tributes  yield, 
Thy  name  to   glorify, 

5  If  heavens,  earth,  and  seas, 
With  all  their  num'rous  train, 

Unite  to  praise,  in  sweetest  lays, 
Thee,  who  dost  ever  reign  ; 

6  Should  we  refuse  to  sing, 
Our  voices  high  to  raise, 

Who  are  thy  subjects,  Lord,  our  King, 
And  bound  to  show  thy  praise  ! 

7  Aid  our  devotions,  now, 
Thou  God,  enlhron'd  in  light ; 

Our  passions  move,  our  souls  endow, 
With  themes  to  thy  delight. 
&       O,  disengage  our  minds 
From  ev'ry  worldly  care, 
And  raise  our  hearts,  with  pure  designs, 
To  worship  in  thy  fear.  c.  h. 

8C  M. 
Psalm  84.   1,4,  2,3,  10. 

1  Tk  !¥Y  soul,  how   lovely  is  the  place 
J3jLTo   which   thy    God   resorts  ! 

'Tis  heav'n   to  see  his  smiling  face, 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  There,  the  great  monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  pow'r  displays; 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quick'ning  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts,  the  heav'nly  Dove 

Descends,  and  fills  the  place, 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love, 
And  sheds  abroetd  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The   secrets   of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 
A2  5 


£  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

5  My  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee, 

While  far  from  thine  abode; 
When  shall  I  tread  thy   courts,  and  sec 
My  Savior  and  my  God. 

6  The  sparrow  builds  herself  a  nest, 

And  suffers  no  remove  ; 
O  make  me,  like  the  sparrows,  blest, 
To  dwell  but  where  I  love. 

7  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye, 

And  hear  thy  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 
Employ'd  in  carnal  joys. 

8  Lord,  at  thy  threshhold  I  would  wait 

While  Jesus  is  within, 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state, 
Or  live  in  tents  of  sin. 

9  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land, 

And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand, 
I'd  give  them  both  away. 


9 


L.  M. 

Matth.   18.  20. 


i  ¥TTHERE  two  or  three, with  sweet  accord, 
V  V    Meet  in  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord, 
Join  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  pray'r  and  praise; 

2  ''There,  in  the  midst  of  them  am  I," 
The  Savior  saith,  who  reigns  on  high  ; 
"To  them  unvail  my  smiling  face, 
And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 

O  may  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

Fill  all  our  hearts  with  heav'nly  love* 

6 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP,  10,   11 

Conclusion  of  public  worship* 

1U  C.  M. 

1  T^7"E  humbly  thank  thee,  gracious  Lord, 

T  T  Thy  blessed  name  we  praise ; 
We  praise  thee  for  thy  holy  word, 
And  ev'ry  means  of  grace. 

2  O,  may  the  word  which  we  have  heard," 

Fill  us  with  holy  zeal, 
And  may  our  slothful  minds  be  stir'd 
To  seek  and  do  thy  will. 

3  With  faith  and  love  fill  ev'ry  mind„ 

With   reverence  and  fear, 
Cause  us  to  seek,  that  we  may  find 
Thy  Spirit  with   us   here. 

4  Extend  to  us,   thy   gracious  hands, 
'    Bless  us   with  heav'nly  grace — 
So  shall  we  live  to  thy  commands, 

And   walk  in  all  thy  ways. 

5  Grant  us  thy  blessing  from  above, 

Dear  Lord,  before  we  part, 
So  shall  we  know  that  thou  art  love, 
And  feel  thy  grace  at  heart.  $» 


11 


L.  M. 

1  fTHH  Y"  presence,  everlasting  God  ! 

JL  Wide  through  allnaturespreads  abroad: 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep, 
In  ev'ry  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  pow'rs  sustain  ; 
When  sep'rate,  we  rejoice  to  share 
Thy  counsels  and  thy  gracious   care, 

3  To  thee  we  now  commit  our  ways, 
And  still  implore  thy  heav'nly  grace } 

7 


It j    13  PUBLIC   WORSHIP. 

Still  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine* 
4t  Give  us,  in  thy  beloved  house, 
Again  to  pay  our   grateful  vows  ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 


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8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7 


1    "II"   ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing — 
JLi  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 

Oh,  refresh  us  ! 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 
%  Thanks  we  give,  and   adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 
3  So,  when  e'er  the  signal  's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away  ; 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumb'rous  clay, 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day ! 


13 


L.  M. 


1  TT^rSMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord- 
JL?   Help  us  to   feed  upon  thy  word, 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 

And   let  thy  truth   within  us  live. 

2  Tho'  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good — 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood; 
Give  ev'ry  fetter'd  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace, 

8 


14 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.      14,  15,16 
After  pronouncing  the  blessing* 


L.  M, 

1  TJLESS  us,  dear  Lord,  departing  hence* 
JD   Bless  us  when  we  attend  again: 
Support  our  lives,  he  our  defence — 

Thy  blessing  and  thy  grace  remain. 

2  Bless  us  with  wisdom,  health,  and  peace  ; 
O  may  thy  grace  to   us  be  giv'n  ! 
When  this,  our  present  life,  shall  cease, 
Then  let  us  be  the  heirs  of  heav'n.  J. 

10  C  M. 

1  "VTOWwe  depart,  we  sing  and  pray, 
ll  We  trust  to  heav'nly  aid  ; 

The  Lord  will  keep  us  in  his  way, 
And  grant  us  all  we  need. 

2  The  Lord  his  blessing  will  renew, 

To  all  who  trust  his  word  ; 
And  they  who  seek  his  will  to  do, 

Will  find  a  gracious  Lord  !  £ 


16 


S.  M. 


1  /^VNCE  more  before  we  part, 
\J Great  God,  attend  our  pray'r  ; 

And  seal  the  gospel  on  the  heart 
Of  ev'ry  person  here. 

2  And  if  we  meet  no  more, 
On  Zion's  holy  ground, 

O  may  we  reach  that  blissful  shore, 
Where  all  thy  saints  are  bound. 

3  Where  angels  round  thy  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwelt  below, 

Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 
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17 

FOR  THE  GOSPELS  AND  EPISTLES 
THROUGHOUT  THE  ECCLE- 
SIASTICAL YEAR. 


First  Sunday  in  Advent. 
Gospel.  — Matth.  21.  1-9, 


L.  M. 


17 

1  jMOME,  O  thou  Prince  of  glory,  come! 
V_y  O  dwell  with  us,  here  make  thy  home; 

To  all  the  nations  show  thy  light,  . 
And  bring   the  way  of  truth  to  sight. 

2  To  thee  is  known  all  we  do  need, 
Thou  art  our  comforter  indeed. 

We  give  our  hearts  and  minds  to  thee  ; 
O  may  thy  dwelling  with  us  be  ! 

3  But  O  !  thou  art  already  here, 
As  thou  dost  in  thy  word  declare. 

We  know  that  thou  art  good  and  kind  : 
Thy  grace  works  sweetly  on  our  mind, 

4  O  fill  our  hearts  with  heav'nlv  love  ! 
Teach  us  true  wisdom  from  above  ; 
Our  hearts  and  wills  to  thee  incline, 
And  cause  us  to  be  wholly  thine. 

5  Direct  our  minds  in  all  thy  ways  ; 

Our  tongues  employ  to  show  thy  praise — 
So  shall  we  serve  thee  as  we  ought 
In  all  our  actions,  words,  and  thought. 
0  Grant  us  thy  blessed  Spirit's  aid, 

By  which  our  feeble   minds  are  stay'd  \ 
Increase  our  hope,  confirm  our  faith.> 
And  make  us  faithful  unto  death. 
10 


riRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT*  18 

'7  With  heav'nly  aid  our  souls  revive, 
In  faith,  and  truth,  and  love  to  thrive, 
Till  we  with  holy  angels  sing, 
Hosanna  to  the  Lord  our  king.  J, 


18 


C.  M. 

1  i^OULD  we,  O  Savior!    worthy  be* 
Vy  Thou  Sovereign,  Lord,  and  King*1 

x    As  to  receive  and  welcome  thee, 
Who  dost  salvation  bring. 

2  All  nations  for  thy  coming  wait, 

And  wish  to  know  thee  near  j 
Let  Zion  open  ev'ry  gate, 
Till  thou,  O  King  !  appear. 

3  Thy  Zion  streweth  forth  her  palms 

To  ornament  thy  way  ; 
And  we  will  worship  thee  with  psalms* 
And  humbly  sing  and  pray. 

4  Our  souls  are  nourish'd  by  thy  grace  ; 

To  praise  thee  is  our  theme  ; 
Our  hearts  are  filPd  with  thankfulness  $ 
We  bless  and  praise  thy  name. 

5  How  great  has  thy  compassion  been, 

Thou  Savior  of  mankind  I 
When  all  the  world  lay  dead  in  sin, 
And  no  relief  could  find, 

6  Then  didst  thou,  mighty  Savior,  come 

To  set  us  pris'ners  free, 
To  ransom  us*  to  take  us  home, 
To  be  and  dwell  with  thee. 

7.  We  praise  thee,  O  thou  mighty  One  ! 
Thy  mercies  we  adore  ; 
To  thee,  O  Savior,  the  e  alone  ! 
Be  praise  for  evermo  fe.  ;£, 

11 


1 9,  20      FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT, 
Epistle— Rom.  13.  11-14. 

iy  cm. 

1    "^TSfE  are  by  the  apostle  taught, 
▼  ▼       And  in  his  doctrine  see, 
How  careful  ev'ry  christian  ought 
In  all  his  life  to  be. 
.2  The  gospel  brings  the  truth  to  lights 
And  spreads  a  bright  display, 
And  ignorance,  like  as  the  night, 
Thereby  is  driven  away. 

3  This  blessed  light  to  us  is  shown, 
O  may  it  shine  within, 
To  make  our  state  by  nature,  known, 
And  feel  the  weight  of  sin. 

A  Yet,  sure  salvation  through  the  blood 
Of  Jesus  we  obtain, 
And  thus  restor'd  unto  our  God, 
And  made  his  own  again. 
^-5  Then,  O  ye  christians  !  pray  be  wise  ; 
Exert  your  inmost  pow'r  ; 
Strive  from  the  sleep  of  sin  to  rise  : 
Awake,  and  sleep  no  more, 
^6  The  night  is  past  and  fully  spent  ; 
Let  works  of  darkness  cease. 
The  blessed  light  which  Jesus  sent 

Creates  establish'd  peace.  |y 

j   TTOVV  bless'd  are  they   who  always  keep 
XXThe  pure  and  perfect  way  ! 
Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
Of  God's  commandments  stray  ! 
2How  bless'd,  who  U  his  righteous  laws 
Have,  still  obe  tant  l  een  !. 
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SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT,     21 

And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal 
His  favor  sought  to  win  ! 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 

To  shun  each  wicked  deed  ; 

But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 

With  constant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'dus,  Lord, 

To  learn  thy  sacred  will ; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfill. 

5  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 

Might  o'er  my  ways  preside, 
And  I  the  course  of  all  my  life 
By  thy  direction  guide ! 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  walk, 

From  all  confusion  free  ; 
Convinced,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

7  My  upright  heart  shall  my  glad  mouth 

With  cheerful  praises   fill; 
When,  by  thy  righteous  judgments  taught, 
I  shall  have  learnt  thy  will. 

8  So  to  thy  sacred  laws   shall  1 

All  due  observance  pay  ; 
O  then  forsake  me  not,  my  God, 
Nor  cast  me  quite  away. 

Second  Sunday  in  Advent* 
Gospel.— Luke  21.  25-36. 


21 


L.  M. 

\TE  nations,  who  on  earth  do  dwell, 
X   Hear  what  the  Savior  doth  foretell ! 
Great  signs  and  wonders  there  shall  be, 
Distress  and  great  perplexity. 

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22     SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

2  And  darkness  hide  the  glorious  sun, 
And  blackness  shall  obscure  the  moon, 
Yea,  ev'ry  star  will  cease  to  shine, 
And  all  their  glitt'ring  rays  decline. 

3  The  hearts  of  men  shall  fail  with  fear, 
Who  wait  for  things  that  shall  appear  ; 
The  seas  with  great  convulsions  roar  ; 
The  heavens  shake  with  all  their  pow'r. 

4<  Then  shall  the  mighty  Savior  come, 
In  glory,  power,  and  wisdom  ; 
Ye  faithful  then  look  up  on  high, 
And  see  your  great  redemption  nigh- 

5  O  heed  the  Savior's  parable  ; 
Behold  the  fig-tree  shows  full  well, 
When  she  puts  forth  her  tender  bough, 
The  summer  then  is  near,  ye  know. 

6  Thus,  when  these  noted  signs  ye  see 
With  all  the  Savior's  words  agree, 
Then  may  ye  fully  understand, 
The  Savior's  kingdom  is  at  hand. 

7  Dear  Lord,  prepare  us  for  the  day, 
May  we  be  wise  to  watch  and  pray  ! 
Prepare  us,  Lord,  to   stand  the  test, 
And  share  the  blessing  with  the  bless' d.  J 


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L.  M. 

Isaiah  24.   18-20. 


1  TTOW  great,  how  terrible  that  God, 
£1  Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod  ! 

He  frowns,  and  earth's  foundations  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

2  Where  now,  O  where,  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  gen'ral  wreck  ? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown  ? 
See  rocks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down! 

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3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry ; 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie; 
There  on  the  flaming  billows  tost, 
For  ever,  O,  for  ever  lost ! 

4  But  saints    undaunted  and  serene, 
Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene  ; 
Your  Savior  lives,  the  worlds  expire  j 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

5  Jesus,  the  helpless  sinner's  friend, 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend  ; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 


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Epistle.  —  Rom.  15.  4-13, 


L.  M* 

1  i^OD'S  faithful  promises  are  sure, 
\J(  Afford  us  life  and  vital  pow'r ; 
Our  aid,  our  comfort,  trust,  and  hope 
In  all  afflictions  bear  us  up. 

2  This  is  the  word  by  which  we  live, 
What  consolations  will  it  give  ! 
True  peace  and  joy  the  humble  mind 
In  these  bless'd  promises   shall  find. 

3  No  greater  blessings   can  be  known, 
No  greater  mercies  can   be  shown, 
Than  understand  that  precious  word, 
And  to  rejoice  in  Christ  the  Lord, 

4  O  !  let  us  then  with  patience  wait, 
God's  promises  are  sure  and  great  : 
His  gifts  and  graces  from  above, 
Will  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love, 

5  We  bless  and  praise  the  Savior's  name, 
By  whom  this  great  salvation  came; 
With  all  the  nations  sing  his  praise, 
And  thank  him  for  his  saving  grace.      $. 

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C  M. 

Psalm  133. 


1  T   O  1  what  an  entertaining  sight 

I  4  Those  friendly  brethren  prove, 
Whose  cheerful  hearts  in  bands  unite, 
Of  harmony  and  love  ! 

2  Wherestreams  of  bliss  from  Christ  the  spring 

Descend  on  ev'ry  soul, 
And  heav'nly  peace  with  balmy  wing 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole  : 

3  'Tis  like  the  oil  divinely  sweet 

On  Aaron's  rev'rend  head  ; 
The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4  *Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 

That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows, 
And  makes  his  grace  distill. 


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Third  Sunday  in  Advent, 
Gospel.— Matth.  11.  2-11. 

L.  M.   - 


1  TTTHEN  John  in  prison   came  to  hear 

V  T     How  great  the  works  of  Jesus  were, 
Sent  his  disciples  for  to  know 
Their  Savior  Christ,  and  own  him  too. 

2  When  they  to  Christ  inquiring  came, 
He  bid  them  go  to  John  again, 

And  show  to  him  where  they  had  been, 
And  tell  the  wonders  they  had  seen. 

3  The  blind  are  made  to  see  the  light, 
The  dead,  to  feel  his  pow'r  and  might, 
The  deaf,  to  hear,  the  dumb,  to  talk, 
The  lepers,  cleans'd,  the  lame,  to  walk* 

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4  The  poor,  they  hear  the  gospel  sound, 
Which  heals  the  soul  of  ev'ry  wound,' 
They  learn  to  know  the  way  of  peace 
The  way  to  endless  happiness. 

5  How  happy  and  how  bless'd  are  they 
Who  know  that  Jesus  is  the  way, 
They  bear  the  cross,  and  are  resign'd 
To  follow  Christ  with  heart  and  mind. 

6  Should  we  not  praise  the  Lord,  our  king, 
Who  did  salvation  to  us  bring, 

Who  pities  men  the  fallen  race, 
And  came  to  make  them  heirs  of  grace  ?  {• 


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L.  M. 


1  TJEHOLD  the  blind  their  sight  receive  S 
JD  Behold  the  dead  awake  and  live! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders!  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name  ! 

2  Thus  doth  th'eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 

W  hile  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies ;  the  heav'ns  in  mourning  stood  3.. 
He  rises  !  and  appears  a  God  : 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
Wo  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die  ! 
4r  Hence  and  for  ever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 


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Epistle.  —  1  Cor.  4.  1-5. 

C  M. 

S  faithful  shepherds  of  the  Lord 
Must  we  accounted  be, 

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28  tHIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

Who  minister  and  teach  the  word 
With  real  sincerity, 

2  No  more  the  Lord  himself  requests 

Than  to  be  just  and  true, 
And  ever  act  as  for  the  best 
As  far  as  we  do  know. 

3  Though  we  are  oft  reproach'd  and  blanVd 

When  we  do  as  we  ought, 
But  O  !    the  truth  can  ne'er  be  sham'd^ 
Or  to  dishonor  brought. 

4  Our  thoughts  and  actions  all  are  known, 

To  him  who  judgeth  right; 
The  Lord,  who  knows  what  e'er  is  done, 
Brings  all  things  to  the  light. 

5  O  let  us  then  with  patience  wait  I 

And  watch  with  humble  pray'r, 
Till  God,  whose  ways  are  just  and  straight, 
In  righteousness  appear. 


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L.  M. 
I    TTI G H  on  his  everlasting  throne, 

JLx  The  king  of  saints  his  work  surveys, 
Marks  the  dear  souls  he  calls  his  own, 
And  smiles  on  the  peculiar  race. 

%  See  where  the  servants  of  the  Lord, 
A  busy  multitude,  appear  ; 
For  Jesus  day  and  night  employed, 
His  heritage  they  toil  to  clear. 

3  The  love  of  Christ  their  hearts  constrains, 
And  strengthens  their  unwearied  hands, 
They  spend  their  sweat,  and  blood,  and  pains. 
To  cultivate  Emanuel's  lands. 

4  Jesus  their  toil  delighted  sees, 
Their  industry  vouchsafes  to  crown; 
He  kindly  gives  the  wish'd  increase, 
And  sends  the  promis'd  blessing  down, 

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fourth  sunday  in  advent,   29 

5  O  multiply  thy  sowers*  seed, 
And  fruit  they  ev'ry  hour  shall  bear. 
Throughout  the  world  thy  gospel  spread, 
Thine  everlasting  truth  declare  I 


Fourth  Sunday  in  Advent.. 
Gospel.  —  John  1.  19-28. 

%Zo  C.  M. 

1  rilHE  priests  and  Levites  sent  to  John, 

JL    They  ask'd  of  him  to  know  : 
Art  thou  the  great  Messiah  come, 
Thy  pow'r  on  earth  to  show  1 

2  Art  thou  Elias  ?  tell  us  plain, 

What  office  dost  thou  bear? 
We  must  report  to  those  again, 
Those  who  have  sent  us  here. 

3  The  Jews  supposed  John  to  be 

Their  Savior  and  their  Lord  : 
But  John  replied,  I  am  not  he, 
I   only  bear  record. 

4  As  the  great  prophet  hath  declar'd,' 

I  am  the  voice  that  cry, 
My  voice  is  in  the  deserts  heard  ; 
Your  Prince  of  life  is  nigh. 

5  Prepare,  your  gracious  Lord  to  meet ; 

Submit  unto  his  ways  ; 
And  truly  humbled  at  his  feet, 
Obtain  his  pard'ning  grace. 

6  0 !  could  we  be  like  unto  John, 

Submissive,  humble,  meek, 
To  honor  none  but  Christ  alone, 
And  none  but  him  to  seek,  | , 

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C.  M. 

Luke  1,68.     John  1.  29,  32. 

1  "VTOW  be  the  God  of  Israel  bless 'd, 
JL  l  Who  makes  his  truth  appear*, 
His  mighty  hand  fulfills  his  word, 

And  all  the  oaths  he  sware. 

2  Now  he  bedews  old  David's  root, 

With  blessings  from  the  skies  ; 
He  makes  the  branch  of  promise  grow, 
The  promis'd  horn  arise. 

3  [John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  his  face  ; 
The  herald  which  our  Savior  God 
Sent  to  prepare  his  ways. 

4  He  makes  the  great  salvation  known. 

He  speaks  of  pardon'd  sins  ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heav'nly  love, 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 

5  "Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,"  he  cries, 

"That  takes  our  guilt  away  : 
I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head, 
On  his  baptizing  day.] 

6  Be  ev'ry  vale  exalted  high, 

Sink  ev'ry  mountain  low; 
The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  souls 
Shall  his  salvation  know. 

7  The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 

Shall  join  in  sweet  accord  ; 
And  all  that's  born  of  man  shall  see 
The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

8  Behold  the  Morning  Star  arise, 

Ye  that  in  darkness  sit; 
He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  feet." 
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31 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.      $!>« 

Epistle,  —  Phil.  4.  4-7.. 
S.  M. 


1  TJEJOICEyein  the  Lord  f 
A\  Ye  christians,  one  and  all ; 
Rejoice  ye  in  his  sacred  word, 

Obey  his   blessed  call. 

2  Be  ye  possess'd  with  love, 
Affectionate  and  kind, 

Endow'd  with  graces  from  above* 
And  the  bless'd  Savior's  mind. 

3  The  Lord  himself  is  nigh, 
Who  careth  for  your  cares  ; 

Your  ev'ry  wants  he  will  supply, 
And  hear  your  humble  pray'rs. 

4  Our  pray'rs  and  our  request 
He  certainly  will  hear  ; 

Each  cross  will  serve  to  make  us  bless'd^ 
That  here  on  earth  we  bear. 

5  Eternal  joy  and  peace 
Shall  evermore  be  giv'n; 

When  we  possess  such  life  and  grace, 
We  taste  the  j  oys  of  heav  'n.  J* 


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C  M. 
Psalm  145.  7-11. 


1    ^JWEET  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  gracey, 
KJ  My  God,  my  heav'nly  King  ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs   of  glory  sing, 

%  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines. 
His  goodness  to  the  skies; 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines^ 
And  ev'ry  want  supplies. 

$  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 
On  thee,  for  daily  food  ;. 


S3  CHRISTMAS. 

Thy  libVal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  nils  their  mouths  with   good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
Bat  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  pow'r  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 


The  nativity  of  our  Lord,   or  the  birth-day  of 
Christ,  commonly  called  Christmas-day. 

Gospel Luke  2.  1-14. 


L.  If. 

1  T    ONG  did  both  kings  and  prophets  wait, 
JLi  To  see  the  Lord  of  glory   great 
Appear,  to  answer  that  great  end, 

To  prove  the  fallen  sinner's  friend. 

2  Of  him  the  prophets  long  foretold; 
The  fathers  wished  him  to  behold  ; 
Him  all  the  nations  did  desire, 
And  angels  wish'd  him  to  admire. 

3  Their  prophecies  are  now  fulfill'd  ; 
The  glorious  myst'rv  is  reveal'd  ; 
The  child  is  born,  the  Son  is  giv'n, 
The  Prince  of  life  is  come  from  heav'n. 

4  His  name  is  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 
The  great  and  everlasting   Word; 
He  came  to  execute  the  plan, 

To  save  the  fallen  race  of  man. 

5  He  is  the  Lord,  from  heaven  come, 
Our  human  nature  to  assume^ 

2Z 


CHRISTMAS.  34! 

Our  sins  to  bear,  his  blood  to  shed, 
And  bruise  and  crush  the  serpent's  head* 

6  He  left  his  glorious  throne  above, 
And  comes  with  pity,  grace,  and  love  : 
He  comes  to  call  the  sons  of  men, 
And  turn  them  to  their  God  again. 

7  We  praise  thee,  0  thou  King  of  peace! 
Who  art  our  life  and  righteousness; 
Thou  virgin  son,  thou  David's  star, 
No  creature  can  thy  love  declare. 

8  All  such  are  truly  dead  in  sin, 

Who  feel  themselves  not  mov'd  within, 
To  join  with  christians  here  on  earth, 
To  show  and  praise  the  Savior's  birth. 

9  Let  all  who  dwell  with  hosts  on  high, 
Engage  his  praise  to  magnify  ; 
With  all  the  efforts  they  can  raise, 
Thus  join  to  sing  the  Savior's  praise,      {. 


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L.  M. 

1  TyfTHILST   shepherds  kept  their  flocks 

M  by  night, 

An  angel  cloath'd  with  pow'r  and  light, 
Did  to  the  shepherds  there  appear, 
Which  fill'd  their  minds  with  dread  and  fear, 

2  But  to  their  comfort,  thus  he  said  : 
Dear  shepherds,  be  ye  not  afraid, 

I  have  a  message  unto  you, 
Exceeding  joyful,  great,  and  true. 

3  This  day  is  born  in  David's  town, 
The  mighty  Prince  of  great  renown  ; 
The  Lord  and  Savior  of  mankind  ; 
In  Bethlehem  ye  shall  him  find. 

4  There  he  is  in  a  manger  laid, 

And  there  to  human  view  displayed  j 
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35  CHRISTMAS. 

He,  who  hath  all  at  his  commands, 
Is  there  a  babe  in  swaddling-bands. 

5  There,  too,  an  ang'lic  host  appear'd, 

And  thus  their  songs  of  praise  were  hear'd: 
All  glory  be  to   God  on  high  ! 
Who  brings  to  us  salvation  nigh. 

6  0  happy  news  !  sent  down  from  heav'n  ; 
Since  peace  to  man  on  earth  is  giv'n, 
Good  will  from  God  to  man  shall  be, 
And  blessings  to  eternity.  +. 


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L.  M. 

1  TMMANUEL  !   we  sing  thy  praise, 

X  Thou  Prince  of  life!  thou  spring  ofgrace! 
We  worship  thee  with  one  accord, 
Tnou  virgin  son!  thou  Lord  of  lords  ! 

2  We  join  with   heav'nly  hosts  to  be 
Employ'd  with  those  v\ho  worship  thee; 
Since  long  it  hath  been   our  request, 
That  thou  shouldst  come,  0  welcome  guest! 

3  How  often,  since  the  world  was  made, 
Have  many  for  thy  coming  pray'd  ! 
The  fathers  and  the  prophets  were 
Desirous  that  thou  shouldst   appear. 

4  With  ardent  zeal  for  thee  did  look 
That  king  and  shepherd  of  thy  flock, 
That  man  who  so   well  pleased  thee, 
Who  worship'd  thee  with  psaltery. 

5  0  may  the  Lord  from  Zion  come, 
To  break  our  bands,  and  take  us  home  ! 
May  we  relief  by  him  obtain  ! 
That  Jacob  may  rejoice  again. 

6  Now,  thou  art  come,  as  we  have  pray'd, 
And  in  a  stall  and  manger  laid; 
The  world  by  thee  is  cloath'd  and  fed  ; 
Thou  hast  not  where  to  lav  thy  head. 

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CHRISTMAS.  36,  37 

7  Thy  dwellings  are  of  meanest  kind; 
Yet  all  the  heavens,  they  are  thine  *, 
A  human  breast  affords  thee  food, 
Tho'  angels  worship  thee,  their  God. 

8  The  seas,  they  bound  at  thy  commands, 
And  thou  art  deck'd  with  swaddling-bands  ; 
Thou  art  our  God,  yet  deignst  to  be 
Expos'd  to  want  and  poverty. 

9  Thou  art  the  fount  of  ev'ry  bliss, 
And  yet  expos'd  to  great  distress  : 
AIL  nations'  help  art  thou  alone, 
Thou  seekest  help,  but  findest  none. 

lOWe  praise  thee,  0  thou  ever  bless'd! 
Our  praises  are  to  thee  address'd  ; 
If  angels  join  to   praise  thy  name, 
Sure  we  are  bound  to  do  the  same.  J, 


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Psalm  97.  6-9. 

1    fTpHE  Lord  is  come  ;  the  heav'ns  proclaim 
JL    His  birth ;  the  nations  learn  his  name  \ 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  Eastern  sages  to  their  God. 

1  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the  skies, 
Go,  worship  where  the  Savior  lies  : 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high  and  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 

And  their  own  worshipers  confound  : 
But  Zion  shall  his  glories  sing, 
And  earth  confess  her  sov'reign  King. 

on  c.  m- 

0  I  Luke  2.    8-15. 

1  V7T7HILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks 

*T  ▼  by  nig-t, 

'All  seated  on  the  ground, 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 

And  glory  shone  around 

C  2" 


68  CHRISTMAS. 

2  " Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind  ; 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Savior,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4  The  heav'nly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  viewdisplay'd, 
All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swaddling-bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song  : 

6  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  : 
Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin,  and  never  cease." 


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Gen.  49.  10.  Pan.  9.  25.  Hag.  2,  6. 

1  /~1L0RY  to  God  !  who  reigns  above, 
VjlWho  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love; 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can, 

Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 

2  0  what  can  more  his  love  commend, 
His  dear,  his  only  Son  to  send  ! 

That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live, 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive  ! 

3  Messiahjs  gome — with  joy  behold 
The  days  byl"prophets  long  foretold  : 
Judah,  thy  royal  sceptre  's  broke; 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke . 

4  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd, — 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requir'd; 

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CHRISTMAS.  39 

Cat  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own, 
Thy  Prince,  Messiah,  did  atone. 
5  We  see  the  prophecies  fulfill'd 

In  Jesus,  that  most  wondrous  child  : 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 

QQ  s-  M- 

OV      Luke  1.  30,  &c.   ch.  2.  10,  &c.       * 
I       "OEHOLD,  the  grace  appears, 
JO  The  promise  is  fulfill'd ; 
Mary  the  wondrous  virgin  bears, 
And  Jesus  is  the  child . 
%       r The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 
Calls  him  his  only  Son  ; 
He  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad, 
And  gives  him  David's  throne. 

3  O'er  Jacob  shall  he  reign 
With  a  peculiar  sway; 

The  nations  shall  his  grace  obtain, 
His  kingdom  ne'er  (fecay,] 

4  To  bring  the  gloricus  news, 
A  heav'nly  form  appears; 

He  tells  the  shepherds  of  their  joys, 
And  banishes  their  fears. 

5  "Go,  humble  swains,"  said  he, 
"To  David's  city  fly; 

The  promis'd  infant,  born  to-day, 
Doth  in  a  manger  lie. 

6  .   With  looks  and  heart  serene, 

Go,  visit  Christ  your  King;" 
And  straight  a  flaming  troop  was  seen  I 
The  shepherds  heard  them  sing, 

7  « Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
And  heav'nly  peace  on  earth, 

Good- will  to  man,  to  angels  joy, 
At  the  Redeemer's  birth." 
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40  CHRISTMAS. 

8  [In  worship  so  divine, 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongues, 
With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs; 

9  "Glory  to  God  on  high! 
And  heav'nly  peace  on  earth, 

Good-will  to  man,  to  angels  joy, 
At  our  Redeemer's  birth."] 


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ErisTLE.— Titus  2.   11-14. 


C.    M. 

1  f  1 1HL  bless'd  and  saving  grace  of  God 

A     Dofti  plainly  now  appear. 
The  gospel  truths  are  understood, 
By  all  who  wish  to  hear. 

2  Such  light  and  knowledge  as  we  need, 

That  is  on  us  bestow'd, 
That  which  enlightens  us  indeed; 
To  know  the  living  God. 

3  This  grace,  that  hath  salvation  brought, 

It  proves  the  saving  means; 
And  thereby  we  are  likewise  taught, 
To  mortify  our  sins. 

4  Ungodliness  and  worldly  lust, 

They  must  be  crucified, 

And  ev'ry  base  desire  must 

By  christians  be  denied. 

5  A  holy,  godly  life  to  live, 

Must  be  our  care  and  aim, 

And  for  each  blessing  we  receive 

To  praise  the  Savior's  name. 

6  This  saving  grace  affords  us  hope 

And  knowledge,  love  and  pow'r  ; 
And  we  with  confidence  look  up 
To  Jesus  evermore.  J. 

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CHRISTMAS.  41 

A  1  C.  M. 

4b  1  Psalm  9$. 

1  TOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come, 
J  Let  earth  receive  her  King; 

Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Savior  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ, 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  Our  father  ate  forbidden  fruit, 

And  from  his  glory  fell, 
And  we,  his  children,  thus  were  brought 
To  death,  and  near  to  hell. 

5  Blest  he  the  Lord  who  sent  his  Son 

To  take  our  flesh  and  blood  ; 

He  for  our  lives  gave  up  his  own, 

To  make  our  peace  with  God. 

6  He  honor' d  all  his  Father's  laws, 

Which  we  have  disobey'd  j 
He  bore  our  sins  upon  the  cross, 
And  our  full  ransom  paid. 

7  Behold  him  rising  from  the  grave; 

Behold  him  rais'd  on  high  : 
He  pleads  his  merit  there,  to  save 
Transgressors,  doom'd  to  die. 

8  Soon  shall  the  Lord  to  judgment  come, 

And  with  a  sovereign  voice 
Shall  call,  and  break  up  ev'ry  tomb, 
And  bid  his  saints  rejoice. 

9  O  may  I  then  with  joy  appear, 

Before  the  judge's  face, 
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42,  43  SECOND    CHRISTMAS. 

And  with  the  bless'd  assembly  there 
Sing  his  redeeming  grace. 


42 


Second  Christmas, 
Gospel Luke  2.  15-20. 


C  M. 

1  /^  mighty  God,  thou  virgin's  son, 
\J  Jesus,  my  Lord  and  King  ! 

Thou  art  my  Savior,  thou  alone, 
Who  dost  salvation  bring. 

2  Not  any  who  on  earth  do  dwell, 

Not  kings  of  might  and  pow'r> 
Nor  angels  who  do  far  excel, 
Could  save  us  evermore. 

3  Such  as  the  fallen  angels  are, 

Such  was  our  wretched  case ; 
Condemn'd  to  horror  and  despair, 
And  infinite  disgrace. 

4  The  covenant  that  Adam  broke, 

Has  caus'd  our  wretched  state  : 
And  thus  we  feel  the  heavy  yoke 
Of  sin  and  all  its  weight. 

5  But  0,  thy  mercy  and  thy  love, 

And  grace  for  us  design'd, 
Will  evermore  effectual  prove, 

To  change  the  carnal  mind.  J. 

A  q  L.  M. 

4kO  Johnl. 

1  JESUS,  thou  everlasting  Word! 

J  Almighty  God  and  sov'reign  Lord, 

Who  art  from  all  eternity, 

All  things  were  made  and  form'd  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n, 
By  thee  eternal  life  is  giv'n ; 

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SECOND    CHRISTMAS.  44 

Thou  art  the  great  and  shining  light 
Which  brings  the  way  of  truth  to  sight. 

3  Jesus,  the  glorious  Son  of  God, 
Took  on  himself  our  flesh  and  blood, 
When  he  was  born  the  virgin's  son, 
To  make  the  sons  of  men  his  own. 

4  That  mighty  Word  is  come  to  view, 
Which  men  nor  angels  never  knew ; 
Till  in  the  flesh  it  was  reveal'd, 
And  all  the  prophecies  fulfilPd. 

5  That  blessed  Word  to  me  reveal 
My  Lord  !  and  let  me  taste  and  feel 
That  pow'rful  Word,  and  light  divine, 
With  life  and  grace  in  me  to  shine.  J. 


44 


Epistle Tit.  3.  4-7. 


L.  M. 

1  1HC7HEN  Jesus  did  from  heav'n  descend, 

▼  V    He  came  to  be  the  sinner's  friend  ; 
Was  mov'd  with  pity,  love,  and  grace, 
To  save  the  human  fallen  race. 

2  It  was  the  kindness  of  our  God, 
A  precious  gift  on  us  bestow'd, 
To  let  us  know  that  Jesus  is 

Our  life,  our  way,  and  righteousness. 

3  A  doctrine  of  the  greatest  worth  : 
The  Son  of  God  appear'd  on  earth, 
When  he  assum'd  our  flesh  and  blood, 
And  sacrific'd  himself  to  God. 

4  Was  it  the  angels'  great  delight 

To  view  that  wond'rous  glorious  Light, 

The  Son  of  God  in  flesh  arrayed, 

For  which  both  kings  and  prophets  pray *d« 

5  How  highly  thankful  then  ought  we 
To  him,  our  gracious  Savior  be  ! 

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SECOND   CHRISTMAS. 


Who  is  our  life  and  righteousness, 
Our  everlasting  joy  and  peace. 


45 


C  M. 

1  II*   ORD,   we  confess  our  num'rous  faults, 
■  i  How  great  our  guilt  has  been  ; 

Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dang'rous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  >Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done; 
But  we  are  savM  by  sov'reign  grace, 
Abounding  through  his  Son. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin, 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 

Who  hung  Kpon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew; 

And  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


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Sunday  ajter  Christmas. 
Gospel.  — Luke  2.  33-40. 

L.  M. 

1    ^k  thou  from  all  eternity! 

\J  Who  didst   descend  to  come  and  be 
An  infant  brought  before  the  Lord, 
As  was  directed  in  his  word. 
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SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS.     47 

2  Thy  presence  caus'd  thy  saints  rejoice: 
They  with  thanksgiving  rais'd  their  voice, 
To  see  the  Lord  whom  they  had  sought 
Into  the  holy  temple  brought. 

3  That  which  is  to  the  world  unknown     < 
To  ev'ry  seeking  soul  is  shown  ; 
They  who  do  humbly  seek  their  God, 
Shall  have  such  grace  on  them  bestow'd. 

4  God's  counsels,  they  are  truly  great; 
Yet  such  as  humbly  on  him  wait, 
To  such  the  Lord  will  still  unfold, 
As  unto  Simeon  of  old. 

5  Their  Lord  and  Savior  they  shall  find: 
They  see  him  with  the  eye  of  mind; 
Their  hearts  with  faith  and  hopes  are  fill'd; 
Thus  is  their  Lord  to  them  reveal'd. 

6  But  sorrow  mingles  with  their  joys, 
And  otherwise  their  mind  employs : 
As  was  the  virgin  Mary's  case, 
Tho'  she  embrac'd  the  King  of  Peace. 

7  Her  darling  son,  was  Christ  indeed, 
Who  came  to  crush  the  serpent's  head : 
But  0,  the  tooth  that  pierc'd  his  heel ! 
What  sorrows  it  caus'd  her  to  feel. 

8  As  Simeon  there  had  prophecied, 
Her  dearest  son  was  crucified  ; 
The  sight  thereof  it  was  a  dart, 

A  sword  that  pierc'd  her  tender  heart. 

9  Thus  we  rejoice,  and  mourn  again; 
Our  joys  and  hopes  are  ofttimes  slain; 
But  still  our  faith  and  hope  increase, 
Till  we  depart  this  world  in  peace.        J. 


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C.  M. 

ORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear, 
As  happy  Simeon  came, 
33 


43  SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS 

And  hope  to  meet  our  Savior  here  f 
0  make  our  joys  the  same  ! 

Z  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 
The  good  old  man  was  fill'd, 
When  fondly  in  his  withered  arms 
He  clasp'd  the  holy  child  ! 

3  "Now  I  can  leave  this  world,"  he  cried  ;, 

"Behold  thy  servant  dies  ! 
I  've  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord, 
And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4  This  is  the  Light  prepar'd  to  shine 

Upon  the  Gentile  lands  ; 
Thine  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope. 
To  break  their  slavish  bands." 

5  [Jesus!  the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpow'ring  charms  ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace? 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 

6  Then,  while  ye  hear  my  heartstrings  breaks 

How  sweet  my  minutes  roll ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 
And  glory  in  my  soul.] 


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Epistle.  —  Gal.  4.  1-7. 


L.  M. 

1  \^\7E  cannot  be  the  heirs  of  grace 

Tf     By  merits  of  self-righteousness  ; 
In  all  we  do,  we  cannot  find 
That  which  subdues  the  carnal  mind. 

2  Though  train'd  and  tutor'd  by  the  law# 
We  still  remain  in  fear  and  awe  j 

All  we  can  think,  or  say,  or  do 
Cannot  create  the  heart  anew. 

3  It  cannot  make  a  foe  a  child, 
Nor  yet  to  God  be  reconcile  * 

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SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS*  49 

That  poison  which  remains  within, 
Will  keep  the  mind  enslav'd  to  sin. 

4  But  God  had  laid  a  better  plan 
To  save  the  helpless  race  of  man  5 
It  was  his  only  blessed  Son 
Could  save,  and  none  but  him  alone. 

(  Thus  when  the  time  was  all  complete* 
The  time  the  Lord  himself  had  set, 
The  Savior  came,  and  shed  his  blood* 
And  died  to  make  us  heirs  of  God.  J, 


49 


L.  ivi. 

1    TVTOT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earthy 

J3I    Who  boast  the  honors  of  their  birth* 

Such  real  dignity  can  claim, 

As  those  who  bear  the  christian  name. 

9  To  them  the  privilege  is  giv'n, 
To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heav'n  ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joy  beyond  the  sky. 

3  His  will  he  makes  them  early  know* 
And  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go  ; 
He   gives  instruction  to  their  minds, 
And  on  their  hearts  his  precepts  binds* 

4  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply: 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchful  eye  5 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heav'n  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

5  If  I've  the  honor,  Lord,  to  be 
One  of  this  num'rous  family, 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow, 
To  call  thee  Abba,  Father,  too. 

6  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love! 

Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  on  my  face, 

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50,  51         new-year's  day. 

Circumcision  of  Christ,  and  ftew-Year's  day. 
Gospel — Luke  2.  21. 

50  C    M. 

1  1~\IDST  thou,  O  Savior!  condescend 
Jl3  To  take  a  human  birth  r 

Thou  art  our  great  and  dearest  fiiend 
That  ever  was  on  earth. 

2  To  make  atonements  for  our  guilt, 

As  justice  did  demand, 
When  circumcis'd,  thy  blood  was  spilt 
And  shed  by  human  hand. 

3  At  the   first  shedding  of  thy  blood 

Salvation  then  began  ; 
When  thou,  who  art  the  mighty  God, 
Wast  circumcis'd  as  man. 

4  Sweet  is  the  sound  of  thy  bless'd  name 

Where  e'er  it  is  applied  : 
Thou  art  thyself  become  the  same 
What  thy  name  signified. 

5  Thy  blood  became  the  saving  means 

For  all  the  human  race  : 
To  cleanse  them  from  their  countless  sins, 
And  make  them  heirs  of  grace. 

6  What  great,  what  condescending  love, 

Did  the  dear  Savior  show, 
When  he  left  all  the  heav'ns  above, 

To  save  us  here  below.  J. 


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C.  M. 

1  rilHE  promise  was  divinely  free, 

I     Extensive  was  the  grace; 

"I  will  the  God  of  Abrah-m  be, 

And  of  his  num'rous  race." 

2  He  said,  and  with  a  bloody  seal, 

Confirm 'd  the  words  he  spoke; 
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new-year's  day.  5fc 

Long  did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  feel 
The  sharp  and  painful  yoke. 

3  Till  God's  own  Son,  descending  low, 

Gave  his  own  flesh  to  bleed ; 
And  Gentiles  taste  the  blessings  now, 
From  the  hard  bondage  freed. 

4  The  God  of  Abrah'm  claims  our  praise; 

His  promises  endure ; 
And  Christ,  the  Lord,  in  gentler  ways, 
Makes  the  salvation  sure. 

New-Year's  day. 
Gospel — Luke  13.  6-8. 


52 


L.  M. 

1  nnHE  christian  church  should  well  partake 

J.    The  parable,  the  Savior  spake, 
To  show  the  Jews  their  wretched  state, 
And  what  would  shortly  be  their  fate. 

2  Such  fig-trees,  which  in  vineyards  grow, 
And  carefully  attended  to, 

Ought  in  due  time  their  fruit  to  yield, 
-  Like  stores  of  corn  from  a  good  field. 

3  Such  was  the  Jewish  nation's  case, 
Whilst  they  had  all  the  means  of  grace, 
Like  as  the  fig-tree  on  good  ground, 
So  did  God's  grace  to  them  abound. 

4  But  when  their  fruits  were  truly  sought, 
And  their  works  proven  which  they  wrought, 
All  was  corrupted,  base,  and  mean; 

Their  best  devotions  were  but  sin. 

5  And  as  the  master  gave  command, 
Let  not  that  barren  fig-tree  stand, 
His  orders  were  to  cut  it  down, 

Why  should  it  cumber  so  much  ground? 
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i 


5S  new-year's  day. 

6  This  to  the  Jews  was  well  applied ; 
Their  horrid  crimes  for  vengeance  cried; 
Then  God  had  threat'ned  in  his  word 
To  cut  them  off  by  fire  and  sword. 

7  But  Jesus' merit  intercedes, 

And,  like  as  the  vine-dresser,  pleads  • 
O  spare  them  but  another  year! 
The  stroke  of  justice,  Lord,  forbear. 

8  I  will  reproof  and  warnings  give, 

And  show  them  how  their  souls  may  live; 
But  if  they  still  despise  thy  grace, 
Then  let  strict  justice  take  its  place. 

9  Our  church,  it  is  a  vineyard  too, 
As  all  her  ordinances  show  ; 
And  we  are  plac'd  therein  to  be, 
And  there  to  grow  like  as  the  tree. 

lOBut  if  our  duties  we  neglect, 
What  better  then  can  we  expect? 
If  we  neglect  and  still  refuse, 
We  perish  like  the  stubborn  Jews.  f. 


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6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

THE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 
The  God  of  ages  praise! 
Who  reigns  enthron'd  on  high, 
Ancient  of  endless  days  ; 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trial  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

Barren  and  wither'd  trees, 
We  cumber'd  long  the  ground  : 
No  fruit  of  holiness 
On  our  dead  souls  was  found  ; 
Yet  doth  he  us  in  mercy  spare, 
Another,  and  another  year. 
When  justice  gave  the  word 
To  cut  the  tig-tree  down, 
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nbw-yjsar's  day*  54 

The  pity  of  our  Lord, 

Cried,  "Let  it  still  alone  :" 
The  Father  mild  inclines  his  ear$ 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year, 
i       Jesus,  thy  speaking  blood 

From  God  obtain'd  the  gracej 

Who  therefore  hath  bestow'd 

On  us  a  longer  space  : 
Thou  didst  in  our  behalf  appear, 
And  lo,  we  see  another  year  ! 

Then  dig  about  our  root, 

Break  up  our  fallow  ground, 

And  let  our  gracious  fruit 

To  thy  great  praise  abound  ; 
O  let  us  all  thy  praise  declare, 
And  fruit  unto  perfection  bear. 


54 


C.  M. 

1  i^lRANT  us,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 
VJC  The  coming  year  to  spend  ; 

The  year  which  we  begin  this  day, 
In  thee,  our  God,  to  end; 

2  Our  will,  our  hearts,  and  minds  renew, 

As  time  renews  each  year — 
May  all  we  think,  or  say,  or  do, 
Be  done  with  holy  fear. 

3  In  mercy,  Lord,  we  pray  forgive 

The  evils  we  have  done ; 
And  may  we  to  thy  glory  live, 
The  year  that 's  noW  begun. 

4  Thro'  all  the  year  that  now  is  gone 

The  Lord  prov'd  always  kind; 
The  love,  which  God  to  us  has  shown, 
Is  more  than  we  can  mind. 

5  How  many  of  our  fellow-men, 

Last  year  were  call'daway, 
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65,  56  xew-year's  day. 

And  we  permitted  to  remain 

To  see  the  present  day. 
6  O  may  the  year,  we  now  commence 

Thus  prove  a  year  of  grace ; 
And  if  we  should  be  called  hence, 

May  we  depart  in  peace.  J. 

55  l.  u 

1  /~^0D  of  our  lives!  thy  constant  care 

V?  With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning  year: 
These  lives,  so  frail,  dost  thou  prolong, 
And  wake  anew  our  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead, 
Since,  from  this  day,  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  course  has  run! 

3  We  yet  survive  :  but  who  can  say, 

Or  through  the  year,  or  month,  or  day, 

I  shall  retain  my  vital  breath, 

Thus  far  at  least  in  league  with  death? 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God! 
'Tis  thine  to  fix  the  soul's  abode  : 
We  hold  our  lives  from  thee  alone, 
On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  we  all  our  pow'rs  resign  ; 
Make  us  and  own  us  still  as  thine  : 
Then  shall  we  smile,  secure  from  fear, 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 

6  Thy  children,  eager  to  be  gone, 
Bid  time's  impetuous  tide  roll  on, 
And  land  them  on  that  blooming  shore 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more. 

56  L.   M. 

1    f^i  RE  AT  God!  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 

\J(  By  which  supported  still  we  stand; 

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MEW-YEAR'S    DAT.  57 

The  op'ning  year  thy  mercy  shows : 
Let  mercy  crown  it,  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  at  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues  ; 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 


57 


CM. 

1      A  ND  now,  my  soul,  another  year 
Jl\    Of  thy  short  life  is  past ; 
I  cannot  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  my  last, 

9  Much  of  my  dubious  life  is  gone, 
Nor  will  return  again  ; 
And  swift  my  passing  moments  run, 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

3  Awake,  my  soul,  with  utmost  care, 

Thy  true  condition  learn ; 
What  are  thy  hopes,  how  sure,  how  fair, 
And  what  thy  great  concern ! 

4  Now,  a  new  scene  of  time  begins, 

Set  out  afresh  for  heav'n  ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
In  Christ  so  freely  giv'n. 
D2  41 


58,  59         new-tear's  day. 

5  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  his  grace  depend  ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heav'nly  road, 
flor  doubt  a  happy  end. 


58 


Epistle.  —  Gal.  3.  23-29. 


C.  M. 

1  rilHE  way  of  life  remain'd  conceal'd 

J.    To  all  the  human  race, 
Until  the  Savior  was  reveaPd 
Who  purchas'd  pard'ning  grace. 

2  The  moral  law  was  never  giv'n 

To  be  the  saving  means, 
To  fit  us  for  the  courts  of  heaven, 
Or  cleanse  us  from  our  sins. 

3  The  law  can  never  work  that  love 

That  forms  the  mind  anew, 
But  judge,  condemn,  and  still  reprove^ 

In  all  we  think  or  do. 
4/  But  when  that  true  and  living  faith 

Is  to  the  heart  applied, 
Then,  as  the  great  apostle  saith, 

We  shall  be  justified. 

5  All  male  and  female,  Jew  and  Greek, 

And  ev'ry  bond  and  free, 
And  all  who  for  salvation  seek, 
The  heirs  of  grace  shall  be. 

6  We  're  made  the  heirs  of  grace  indeed, 

In  Christ  we  're  circumcis'd, 
With  Abraham  and  all  his  seed; 

For  which  we  are  baptiz'd.  J. 


59 

i  rp 


c.  M. 

Psalm  98. 
;0  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 
New  honors  be  address'dj 

42 


SUNDAY  JJTTBR  NBW-YEAH.  60 

His  great  salvation  shines  abroad ; 
And  makes  the  nations  blest. 

2  To  Abrah'm  first  he  spoke  the  word, 

And  taught  his  num'rous  race; 
The  Gentiles  own  him  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  to  trust  his  grace. 

3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 

With  all  her  different  tongues  ; 
And  spread  the  honor  of  his  name 
In  melody  and  songs. 


60 


First  Sunday  after  New-Year. 
Gospel.  —  Matth.  3.  13-17. 

C.  M. 


1  ¥T7HEN  Jesus  unto  Jordan  came, 

TT     And  was  baptiz'd  by  John, 
There  it  was  prov'd  he  was  the  same 
Who  should  for  sin  atone. 

2  He  was  baptiz'd,  but  not  as  they 

Who  are  of  sinful  race : 
He  had  no  sin  to  wash  away 
To  make  him  heir  of  grace. 

3  Repentance  sure  he  needed  not, 

His  life  was  pure  indeed : 
And  he  had  neither  stain  nor  spot 
Of  which  he  need  be  freed. 

4  Why  then  did  he  thereto  attend, 

And  why  was  he  baptiz'd? 
It  was  to  answer  that  great  end, 
For  which  it  was  dfcvis'd  : 

5  This  was  the  ordinance  alone 

Which  was  for  to  ordain 
That  great  High  Priest  who  should  atone 
For  all  the  guilt  of  men.  J. 

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61,   62    SUNDAY  AFTER  NEW-TBAR. 

fil  CM 

Ul  Psalm  110. 

i    TESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne,  ! 
J    And  near  thy  Father  sit ; 
In  Zion  shill  thy  pow'r  be  known, 
And  make  thy  foes  submit. 

2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do ! 

Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  num'rous  drops  of  morning-dew, 
And  own  thy  sov'reign  grace. 

3  God  hath  pronounc'd  a  firm  decree, 

Nor  changes  what  he  swore  ; 
"Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
When  Aaron  is  no  more. 

4  Melchisedec,  that  wond'rous  priest, 

That  king  of  high  degree, 
That  holy  man,  who  Abrah'm  blest, 
Was  but  a  type  of  thee." 

5  Jesus  our  Priest  for  ever  lives 

To  plead  for  us  above ; 
Jesus  our  King  for  ever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

6  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head, 

And  his  high  throne  maintain  ; 
Shall  strike  the  pow'rs  and  princes  dead 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 


Epistle.  — 1  Pet.  4.   12-19. 
C  M. 


62 

1  \y\7HEN  times  of  troubles  are  at  hand, 

T  T     The  best  that  we  can  do, 
Is  to  obey  the  Lord's  command, 
And  prove  his  promise  true. 

2  As  gold  is  in  the  furnace  tried, 

And  cleans'd  from  filth  and  dross, 
44 


SUNDAY  AFTER  NEW- YEAR.  63 

So  we  are  purg'd  and  purified 
By  bearing  Jesus'  cross. 

3  We  can't  expect  the  crown  to  wear, 

Which  Christ  in  heav'n  will  give, 
If  we  refuse  the  cross  to  bear, 
Whilst  here  on  earth  we  live. 

4  WTe  must  submit  our  cause  to  God, 

And  yield  to  do  his  will ; 
He  lets  us  feel  his  chast'ning  rod, 
But  grants  his  blessing  still. 

5  To  be  reproach'd  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Proves  him  to  be  our  Lord  ; 
His  cross  and  suff'rings  to  partake, 
Will  have  a  great  reward. 

6  Then  let  us  look  beyond  the  grave, 

Where  all  our  suff'rings  cease ; 
Great  are  the  treasures  we  shall  have 
In  everlasting  peace.  {. 

f*0  C.  M. 

UD  1  Cor.  16.  13. 

1  A  Mia  soldier  of  the  cross, 
jlV.  A  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas  ! 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 
45 


64    .  EPipfcAxYi 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war* 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise. 

And  all  thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  vict'ry  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine! 


The  Epiphany,  or  Manifestation  of  Christ* 
Gospel.  — Matth.  2.  1-12. 


64 


L.   M. 

1  /"\   King  of  glory,  David's  son  ! 

\J  Why  hast  thou  come  and  left  thy  throne  ? 
The  curse  and  cross  of  man  to  bear, 
Brought  thee,  0  Prince  of  glory,  here. 

2  Thy  place  of  birth  was  Bethlehem  ; 
The  place  was  held  in  low  esteem, 

A  place  where  none  a  king  would  seek, 
None,  but  the  humble  and  the  meek. 

3  But  yet,  thy  glory  was  made  known, 
And  to  the  distant  nations  shown  ; 
A  strange,  a  glorious  shining  star 
Brought  those  who  sought  thee  from  afar. 

4  The  nations  who  desir'd  to  see 
Thy  face,  are  come  to  worship  thee; 
Tho'  they  are  heathens,  yet  they  bring 
Rich  ofFrings  unto  thee,  their  king. 

5  But  greater  treasures  than  they  brought 
Such  they  in  thee,  their  Savior,  sought: 
Thy  love  to  know,  thy  grace  to  gain, 
Rewards  them  fully  for  their  pain. 

46 


EPIPHANY.  Q5 

6  O  happy  where  it  is  the  case, 
That  sinners  seek  for  saving  grace; 
Such  treasures  they  with  thee  shall  find, 
Which  prove  their  joy  and  peace  of  mind, 

7  Tho'  mighty  kings  and  haughty  foes 
The  progress  of  thy  word  oppose, 

Thy  light  shall  shine  from  shore  to  shore, 
Thy  sun  shall  rise,  and  set  no  more, 

8  Thy  kingdom  and  its  righteousness 
Affords  eternal  life  and  peace ; 

My  off'ring  I  to  thee  will  bring, 

Grant  me  thy  treasures,  O  my  King !       |, 


65 


L.  M. 
Rev.  22.  16. 

1  "\7E  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 

X    The  Savior's  throne  of  shining  bliss, 
0  tell  how  mean  your  glories  are, 
How  faint  and  few,  compar'd  with  his  ! 

2  We  sing  the  bright  and  morning  Star, 
Jesus  the  spring  ofli^ht  and  love  : 
See,  how  its  rays,  diffus'd  from  far, 
Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above  ! 

3  Its  cheering  beams  spread  wide  abroad, 
Point  out  the  puzzled  christian's  way  : 
Still,  as  he  goes,  he  finds  the  road 
Enlighten'd  with  a  constant  day. 

4  [Thus,  when  the  Eastern  magi  brought 
Their  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears  ; 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought, 
And  guides  their  steps  and  calms  their  fears.] 

5  When  shall  we  reach  the  heav'nly  place, 
Where  this  bnght  Star  shall  brightest  shine? 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night, 

And  view  a  lustre  so  divine  ? 

47 


66,  67  EPIPHA.vr. 

Epistle.  —  Isa.  60.  1-6. 


66 


L.  M. 

1  A  RISE,  and  shine,  thy  Light  is  come, 
Xjl  0  Zion  !  now  thy  Lord  appeals, 
That  gracious  Light  dispels  the  gloom 
Of  all  thy  doubts,  thy  dreads,  and  fears. 

2  Though  darkness  covers  all  thy  land, 
And  ignorance  doth  vail  thine  eyes, 
Yet  at  the  mighty  Lord's  command 
That  Light  shall  to  all  nations  rise. 

3  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore 
Shall  the  bless'd  Savior's  name  be  spread ; 
And  such  as  knew  him  ne'er  before 
Shall  own  him  as  their  king  and  head. 

4  Glad  ofPrings  shall  all  nations  bring, 
And  worship  at  his  gracious  throne, 
Adore  their  Lord  and  sov'reign  Jving, 
And  make  his  grace  to  sinners  known. 

5  Remotest  nations  on  the  earth 
Shall  hesir  and  feel  the  gospel  word  : 
Those  of  renown  and  nobler  birth 

Shall  humbly  bow  to  Christ,  their  Lord. 

6  Poor  straying  souls  shall  find  their  God, 
And  know  their  sins  to  beforgiv'n, 
And  sanctified  through  Jesus'  blood, 
They  shall  be  made  the  heirs  ofheav'n.  {. 


67 


L.  M. 

1  /^V   thou,  whose  beams  serenely  bright, 
\J   Can  chase  the  darkness  of  my  soul, 
And  pour  a  flood  of  purest  light, 
Where  now  the  shades  of  midnight  roll  ; 

2  Ah!  why  so  long  should  horror  shroud 
This  mourning  breast  with  deep  despair? 

48 


PIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY      08 

Break  through  the  dark  and  envious  cloud, 
Arise,  arise,  O  Morning-star. 

3  Through  a  long  night  of  griefs  and  fears, 
With  gloom  and  sorrow  compass'd  round 
I  drop  my  uncomplaining  tears, 

Nor  yet  the  radiant  dawn  have  found ; 

4  Still  tow'rds  the  chambers  of  the  day. 
With  eyes  intent,  expecting  there, 
With  patient  hope,  thy  promis'd  ray, 

I  long  for  thee,  sweet  Morning-star. 

5  Increasing  clouds  announce  thee  nigh. 
Slumber  my  weary  eyes  invades; 
Death  spreads  his  horrors  o'er  the  sky, 
And  thickens  all  the  gather'd  shades. 

6  I  yield,  I  bow  my  drooping  head, 
Resign,  at  length,  my  anxious  care 
I  sink  awhile  among  the  dead, 

To  wake  and  hail  my  Morning-star. 


68 


First  Sunday  after  Epiphany* 
Gospel — Luke  2.  42-52. 

C.  M. 


1  T^TTHEN  Jesus  in  the  temple  stay'd, 

H     When  he  was  but  a  youth, 
And  there  his  Father's  will  obey'd, 
To  hear  and  teach  the  truth, 

2  He  was  by  his  dear  mother  sought, 

Who  felt  herself  forlorn ! 
She  sought  him,  but  she  found  him  not, 
Which  caused  her  to  mourn. 

3  She  sought  him  first  among  the  friends, 

And  hop'd  him  there  to  see ; 
But  Jesus  not  always  attends 
Where  he  is  thought  to  be, 
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69      FIRST  SUttDAT  AFTER  EPIPBAJ?Y> 

4  But  when,  like  Mary,  we  pursue 

To  seek  him  where  he  is, 
Like  Mary,  we  shall  find  him  too, 
And  know  his  offices. 

5  He  came  to  do  his  Father's  will, 

And  make  salvation  known  j 
The  plan  and  order  to  reveal 
In  which  it  must  be  done. 

6  Could  I,  like  Mary,  feel  distressed 

When  absent  from  his  face, 
My  soul  could  never  be  at  rest 
Till  I  could  see  his  grace. 

7  Then,  like  as  Mary,  I  should  find 

My  comforts  all  renew'd  : 
Faith,  hope,  and  joy,  and  peace  of  mind, 
And  union  with  my  God.  }> 

\JtJ  Tsalm  42.  1-5* 

1  AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  springs, 
J\,  So  longs  my  soul,  0  King  of  kings, 
Thy  face  in  near  approach  to  see, 

So  thirsts,  great  Source  of  Life,  for  thee, 

2  With  ardent  zeal,  with  strong  desires, 
To  thee,  to  thee  my  soul  aspires ; 
When  shall  I  reach  thy  blest  abode? 
When  meet  the  presence  of  my  God? 

3  God  of  my  strength,  attend  my  cry, 
Say  why,  my  great  Preserver,  why 
Excluded  from  thy  sight  I  go, 
And  bend  beneath  a  weight  of  woe? 

4  Why  thus,  my  soul,  with  care  opprest? 
And  whence  the  woes  that  fill  my  breast? 
In  all  thy  cares,  in  all  thy  woes, 

On  God  thy  steadfast  hope  repose* 
50 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY.  70,  71 

5  To  him  my  thanks  shall  still  be  paid, 
My  sure  defence,  my  constant  aid; 
His  name  my  zeal  shall  ever  raise 
And  dictate  to  my  lips  his  praise. 


70 


Epistle.-— Rom.  12.  l-6« 
C.    M. 


1  rTlO  be  a  holy  sacrifice, 

JL     Is  what  each  christian  ought, 
As  the  apostle  testifies, 

In  action,  word,  and  thought. 

2  The  pow'r  and  faculties  of  mind, 

And  all  the  soul  desires, 
Must  be  to  have  the  will  resign'd 
To  all  the  Lord  requires. 

3  Each  member  of  the  body  should 

Thus  have  its  rule  and  guide, 
To  act  and  do  the  best  it  could, 
Be  evermore  employ'd. 

4  The  heart  must  be  within  renew'd, 

Endow'd  with  heav'nly  grace, 
Conform'd  unto  the  living  God 
And  all  his  righteous  ways. 

5  The  world  with  all  its  great  esteem, 

True  christians  won't  pursue; 
To  serve  the  Lord  is  all  their  aim 
As  well  as  they  can  do. 

6  Such  christians,  humble,  low,  and,  meek, 

Will  find  establish'd  rest; 
They  find  such  treasures  as  they  seek, 
Which  make  them  truly  blest.  J. 


71 


S.  M. 

LO,  "what  a  pleasing  sight 
Are  brethren  that  agree  i 

51 


72  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 

How  blest  are  all,  whose  hearts  unite 
In  bonds  of  piety! 

2  From  those  celestial  springs, 
Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 

As  no  increase  of  riches  brings, 
Nor  honors  can  bestow. 

3  AH  in  their  stations  move, 
And  each  performs  his  part, 

In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Form'd  for  the  purest  joys, 
By  one  desire  possess'd, 

One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs, 
To  make  each  other  bless'd. 

5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 
Where  such  affections  meet; 

While  praise  devout,  and  mingled  pray'rs 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  'Tis  the  same  pleasure  fills 
The  breast  in  worlds  above; 

Where  joy  like  morning-dew  distills, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 


72 


Second  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 
Gospel. — John  2.   1-11. 


L.    M. 

1  ryiO  such  is  bless'd  their  marriage-day, 

JL    Who  humbly  to  their  Savior  pray, 
To  be  with  them,  and  to  attend, 
To  be  their  guest,  their  Lord,  and  friend. 

2  God,  who  ordain'd  our  marriage  state, 
Provides  for  us  in  ev'ry  fate. 

To  him  is  known  all  we  do  need; 
Our  wants  he  will  supply  indeed. 

52 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY.     73 

3  Should  he  appear  to  hide  his  face, 
Yet,  the  rich  bounties  of  his  grace 
Are  ever  present,  ever  near, 
Tho'  they  do  not  always  appear. 

4  The  truth  of  this  we  may  be  taught. 
The  miracles  that  Jesus  wrought 
In  Cana-town  of  Galilee, 
Sufficient  proof  thereof  may  be. 

5  His  counsels  and  his  deep  decrees 
No  eye  of  human  creature  sees; 

His  wond'rous  ways  are  best  reveal'd, 
Where  his  dear  promise  is  fulfill'-cL 

6  0  let  us  then  by  faith  endure! 
Till  all  our  trials  shall  be  o'er; 
Then  by  experience  we  shall  know 
What  Jesus  for  his  friends  will  do,  1. 


73 


c.  M. 

Phil.  4.  19,  20. 

1  "It  IW Y  God,  how  cheering  is  the  sound  ! 
JLf  X  How  pleasant  to  repeat! 

Well  may  that  heart  with  pleasure  bound! 
Where  God  hath  fix'd  his  seat! 

2  What  wants  shall  not  our  God  supply 

From  his  redundant  stores  ? 
What  streams  of  mercy  from  on  high 
An  arm  almighty  pours  ! 

3  From  Christ,  the  ever-living  spring, 

These  ample  blessings  flow  : 

Prepare,  my  lips,  his  name  to  sing, 

Whose  heart  has  lov'd  us  so. 

4  Now  to  our  Father  and  our  God, 

Be  endless  glory  giv'n, 
Through  all  the  realms  of  man's  abode, 
And  through  the  highest  heav'n. 
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74,75  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHAHT* 
Epistle Rom.  12.  7  -16. 


74 


L.  M. 

1  /^k  precious  gift  from  God  above! 

\J  To  be  possess'd  with  christian  love. 
The  greatest  joy  the  soul  can  find, 
That  is  to  have  the  Savior's  mind. 

2  Such  christians  are  to  all  a  friend, 
To  others'  needs  they  will  attend; 
They  live  not  for  themselves  alone, 

But  feel  for  those  who  grieve  and  mourn. 

3  Their  hearts  with  kind  affections  flow, 
And  they  are  kind  to  friend  and  foe; 
They  help  in  ev'ry  time  of  need, 

And  prove  to  all  a  friend  indeed. 
4i  They  teach,  admonish,  and  advise, 
Without  deception  or  disguise  : 
They  are  sincere  in  all  they  do, 
In  all  their  dealings,  just  and  true. 

5  They  have  the  cause  of  God  at  heart, 
They  strive  to  act  the  christian  part; 
And  ev'ry  office  they  do  bear 
They  execute  with  holy  fear. 

6  O  blessed  souls  in  such  a  state! 
Who  their  bless'd  Savior  imitate; 
How  bless'd  and  happy  will  they  be 
With  Christ  to  all  eternity.  J. 

rrpi  c.  m. 

IO  Psalm   119. 

1  INSTRUCT  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord, 
X  Thy  righteous  paths  display ; 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 

Will  never  go  astray. 

2  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 

Wilt  graciously  impart, 
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fftlRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EHPHANT.       76 

To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
Devote  my  zealous  heart. 

3  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 

To  which  thy  precepts  lead; 

Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 

Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

4  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 

Incline  my  willing  heart; 
Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
From  thee  my  thoughts  divert, 

5  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes, 

Which  this  false  world  displays  ; 
But  give  me  lively  pow'r  and  strength 
To  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 

6  Confirm  the  promise  which  thou  mad'st, 

And  give  thy  servant  aid, 
Who  to  transgress  thy  sacred  laws, 
Is  awfully  afraid. 

7  The  foul  disgrace  I  justly  fear, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  remove; 
For  all  the  judgments  thou  ordain'sfc 
Are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

8  Thou  know'st  how  after  thy  commands 

My  longing  heart  does  pant ; 
O  then  make  haste  to  raise  me  up, 
And  promised  succor  grant. 

Third  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 
Gospel.  — Matth.    8.1-13. 


76 


L.  M. 
1   f~|lHE  leper  in  his  painful  case 

X    Trusts-to  the  Savior's  pow'r  and  grace  j 
He  soon  was  made  to  feel  and  know 
What  Jesus  by  his  word  could  do. 
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TT     THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHAJfY. 

2  The  pain  and  anguish  he  did  feel, 
Which  none  on  all  the  earth  could  heal, 
Was  soon  remov'd,  and  done  away, 
Soon  as  to  Jesus  he  did  pray. 

3  When  my  whole  state  of  mind  I  view, 
I  find  I  am  a  leper  too; 

A  leper  of  the  vilest  kind, 
And  no  relief  or  cure  1  find. 

4  I  am  defil'd  in  ev'rypart, 

And  pain  and  anguish  fill  my  heart: 

My  very  soul  is  filTd  with  sin, 

And  I  must  cry,  unclean  !  unclean  ! 

5  But  as  my  Savior  passes  by, 
Then,  like  the  leper,  1  will  cry : 
Lord  !  thou  canst  cure  me,  if  thou  wilt! 
O!  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin  and  guilt. 

6  My  great  Physician  Christ  shall  be 
To  cleanse  my  soul,  and  set  me  free, 
And  I  shall  know  his  love  and  pow'r, 
And  praise  and  thank  him  evermore.       J. 

/  /  C    M. 

1  T7E7HEN  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read, 

▼  V     My  own  describ'd  I  feel; 
Sin  is  a  leprosy  indeed, 

Which  none  but  Christ  can  heal. 

2  What  anguish  did  my  soul  endure, 

Till  hope  and  patience  ceas'd  ! 

The  more  I  strove  myself  to  cure, 

The  more  the  plague  increas'd. 

3  While  thus  I  lay  distress'd,  I  saw 

The  Savior  passing  by; 
To  him,  though  filPd  with  shame  and  awe, 
I  rais'd  my  mournful  cry. 
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4  Lord,  thou  canst  heal  me,  if  thou  wilt, 

Oh,  pity  to  me  shew; 
Oh,  cleanse  my  leprous  soul  from  guilt; 
My  filthy  heart  renew. 

5  He  heard,  and  with  a  gracious  look 

Pronounc'd  the  healing  word: 
11 1  will — be  clean,"  and  while  he  spoke 
I  felt  my  health  restor'd. 

6  Come,  sinners,  seize  the  present  hour, 

The  Savior's  grace  to  prove; 
He  can  relieve,  for  he  is  pow^r — 
He  will,  for  he  is  love. 


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Epistle.  —  Rom.    12.17-21. 


C.  M. 

1  rW\0  be  at  peace  with  ev'ry  man 

X    Each  faithful  soul  desires, 
For  which  they  do  the  best  they  can, 
*        Like  as  Saint  Paul  requires. 

2  Their  aim  is  not  revenge  to  seek, 

Nor  yet  in  malice  live ; 
But  Tike  their  Savior  humble,  meek, 
They  freely  will  forgive. 

3  To  wrath  and  spite  they  give  no  place, 

But  keep  their  Lord  in  view; 
They  pray  for  his  renewing  grace, 
To  bear  his  image  too. 

4  Their  charity  to  all  extends; 

They  feel  for  others'  grief; 
They  pity  foes,  as  well  as  friends, 
And  pray  for  their  relief. 

5  They  help  in  ev'ry  time  of  need; 

And  with  a  lib'ral  hand, 

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<9     THIRD  SUNDAY   AFTER  EPIPHAKY* 

The  naked  clothe,  the  hungry  feed, 
As  Jesus  gave  command. 

6  O  may  the  Lord  impress  my  mind 
With  love  and  christian  faith, 
To  be  affectionate  and  kind, 

As  the  apostle  saith.  |> 

7Q  c.  M. 

f  t7  Psalm  35. 

1    TOEHOLD  the  love,  the  gen'rous  love 
X5  That  holy  David  shows  ; 
Behold  his  kind  compassion  move 
For  his  afflicted  foes. 

&  When  they  are  sick,  his  soul  complains, 
And  seems  to  feel  the  smart; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart. 

3  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole 

As  for  a  brother  dead  i 
And  fasting  mortified  his  soul, 
While  for  their  life  he  pray'd. 

4  They  groan'd  and  curs'd  him  on  their  bed, 

Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns  ; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  O  glorious  type  of  heav'nly  grace! 

Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appeal's  ; 
Wrhile  sinners  curse,  the  Savior  prays^ 
And  pities  them  with  tears. 

6  He,  the  true  Davidr  Israel's  King, 

Blest  and  belov'd  of  God, 
To  save  us  rebels  dead  in  sin, 
Paid  his  own  dearest  blood, 

5S 


ffOURta  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPiPHANt.  80,81 


80 


Fourth  Sunday  after  Epiphany, 
Gospel.  — Matth.  8.  23-27. 


C.  M. 

1  T7T7HEN  the  distress'd  disciples  were 

T  t     On  raging  billows  toss'd, 
Their  minds  were  fill'd  with  dread  and  fear; 
They  gave  themselves  for  lost. 

2  But  0,  how  soon  the  seas  obey'd! 

When  Jesus  spake  on  board  ; 
How  soon  her  blasts  and  storms  were  laid 
At  his  commanding  word. 

3  When  troubles  like  the  swelling  wave 

Oppress  our  feeble  mind, 
Yet  when  we  cry,  O  Savior  save! 
Deliverance  we  shall  find, 

4  Should  we  be  driv'n  by  wind  and  tide, 

And  beaten  from  the  cape, 
The  Lord  will  evermore  provide 
A  way  for  our  escape. 

■'5  Our  faith,  however  weak  it  is ! 
We  shall  not  quite  despair; 
The  Lord  who  gave  his  promises 
Will  always  hear  our  pray'r. 

6  Dear  Lord,  since  thy  dear  church  below 

Is  like  a  ship  on  sea, 
Which  oft  is  driven  to  and  fro 
In  much  perplexity, 

7  Calm  thou,  her  mind  in  all  alarm 

And  aid  her  weak  effort, 
Conduct  her  safe  thro*  ev'ry  storm 

To  reach  the  happy  port*  £s 

Q1  C:    M. 

Ol  Psalm  107, 

1   fTlHY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord* 
X    That  rule  the  boisterous  sea, 
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S2  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY, 

The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 
Who  tempt  that  dang'rous  way. 

2  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 

And  swell  the  tow'ring  waves ! 
The  men  astonish'd  mount  the  skies, 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  [  Again  they  climb  the  wat'ry  hills, 

And  plunge  in  deeps  again; 
Each  like  a  tott'ring  drunkard  reels, 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

4  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 

They  pant  with  flutt'ring  breath  ; 
And  hopeless  of  the  distant  shore, 
Expect  immediate  death.] 

5  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries  ; 

He  hears  the  loud  request, 
And  orders  silence  thro'  the  skies, 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

6  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 

And  see  the  storms  allay'd  : 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears  ; 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

7  'Tis  God  that  brings  them  safe  to  land; 

Let  stupid  mortals  know, 
That  waves  are  under  his  command, 

And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 
S  0  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  those  that  see  thy  wond'rous  ways, 

Thy  wond'rous  love  record. 


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I 


Epistle.— Rom.    13.  8-10. 


L.    M. 

T  is  a  duty  christians  owe 
To  love  and  serve  their  fellow-men; 
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TOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY.  83 

No  better  service  do  we  know, 
Our  peace  of  conscience  to  maintain. 
"2  God's  perfect  law  is  not  obey'd, 
Nor  yet  the  least  command  fulfill'd; 
The  best  that  can  be  done  or  said 
Leaves  men  but  failing  creatures  still. 

3  But  0  the  soul  .l  from  God  inspir'd 
With  grace  divine  and  heav'nly  love, 
Hath  all  what  e'er  the  law  requir'd, 
Completed  by  the  hand  above. 

4  That  law  is  written  in  the  heart, 
Which  acts  and  moves  by  love  and  grace : 
The  mind  is  bound  in  ev'ry  part 

To  God,  and  all  his  righteous  ways. 

5  This  law  exceeds  all  other  laws  ; 
No  better  heav'n  to  man  could  give; 
This  law  is  love,  and  moves  and  draws 
The  mind  to  God,  in  him  to  live.  J. 


83 


L.    M. 

Matth.  22.  37-40. 


1  npHUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, 

JL    "  Let  all  thy  inward  pow'rs  unite 
To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
With  utmost  vigor  and  delight. 

2  Then  shall  thy  neighbor  next  in  place, 
Share  thine  affection  and  esteem; 
And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 
Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 

3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke, 
This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove, 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke, 

And  the  whole  law  's  fulfill'd  by  love. 

4  But  0 !  how  base  our  passions  are ! 
How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal ! 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heav'nly  fire. 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will, 

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84,85   FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY. 


84 


Fifth  Sunday  after  Epiphany, 
Gospel.—  Matth,    13.  24-30. 


L.  M. 

1  '\TE  christian  men,  pray  notice  well! 

X     Our  Savior  in  the  parable 
Does  clearly  prove  and  plainly  show, 
What  Satan  in  the  church  can  do. 

2  The  church  is  to  a  field  compar'd, 
Well  cultivated  and  prepar'd  : 

And  where  the  gospel  truth  is  b'liev'd, 
There  is  the  gospel  seed  receiv'd. 

3  But  when  the  watchmen  fall  to  sleep, 
And  they  neglect  their  guard  to  keep, 
The  enemy  soon  interferes, 

And  sows  the  field  with  seeds  of  tares. 

4  Such  ever  was  the  church's  case; 
The  formal  christian,  void  of  grace, 
Is  like  the  tares  among  the  wheat, 
When  rightly  prov'd ,  is  but  a  cheat. 

5  But  lest  the  wheat  be  pluck'd  up  too, 
The  tares  among  the  wheat  must  grow  : 
There  to  remain  till  harvest  day, 

Till  they  are  search'd,  and  cast  away. 

6  This  parable  will  show  us  plain, 
That  saints  and  sinners  will  remain, 
As  members  of  his  church  and  state, 
Till  Jesus  comes  to  separate, 

7  How  careful  then  ought  we  attend  ! 
To  watch  and  pray  unto  the  end ; 
Till  all  our  trials  shall  be  past, 

Lest  we  should  prove  but  tares  at  last.    J. 

OK  L.    M. 

00  Matth.  13.  37-42. 

1  fTlHOUGH  in  the  earthly  church  below 

X    The  wheat  and  tares  together  grow, 
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FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY*     86 

Jesus  ere  long  will  weed  the  crop> 
And  pluck  the  tares  in  anger  up. 

2  Will  it  relieve  their  horrors  there, 
To  recollect  their  stations  here? 

How  much  they  heard,  how  much  they  knew. 
How  long  among  the  wheat  they  grew  } 

3  Oh!  this  will  aggravate  their  case  ! 
They  perish  under  means  of  grace  : 
To  them  the  word  of  life  and  faith 
Became  an  instrument  of  death. 

4  We  seem  alike  when  thus  we  meet,— 
Strangers  might  think  we  all  were  wheat  j 
But  to  the  Lord's  all-searching  eyes, 
Each  heart  appears  without  disguise. 

5  Bat  tho'  they  grow  so  tall  and  strong, 
His  plan  will  not  require  them  long  j 
In  harvest,  when  he  saves  his  own, 
The  tares  shall  into  hell  be  thrown. 

Epistle.  — Col.   3»  12-17, 

ob  S.  M. 

1        TN  unity  and  peace*. 
X  0,  may  I  ever  live! 
And  not  in  strife  or  bitterness, 
But  bear  and  to  forgive. 
£      May  I  of  Jesus  learn  ! 

A  meek  and  humble  mind ; 
And  may  it  be  my  chief  concern 
To  be  for  ever  kind* 

3  May  I  with  patience  bear. 
What  may  be  laid  on  me; 

$ot  in  presumption  or  despair, 
In  neither  let  me  be* 

4  The  workings  of  thy  love, 
And  pow'r  of  grace  divine, 

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87,  88    FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY* 

Can  fit  me  for  thy  courts  above, 
And  seal  me  ever  thine. 
5       O  may  the  gospel  word, 

With  all  the  means  of  grace, 
Fit  me  to  love  thee,  O  my  Lord  1 

To  serve  thee  all  my  days>  J.. 

87  L.  M. 

1  A   NDis  the  gospel  peace  and  love? 
jl\.   Such  let  our  conversation  be; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife,, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  christian  life. 

3  O  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 
How  mild  !  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live, 

4  To  do  his  heav'nly  Father's  will, 
Was  his  employment  and  delight : 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  thro'  his  life  divinely  bright. 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labors  of  his  life  were  love. 

If  then  we  love  the  Savior's  name, 
Let  his  divine  example  move! 

Sixth  Sunday  after  Epiphany- 
Gospel.  — Matth.   17.   1-9. 

88  c.  m. 

I    \/\7'HEN  Christ  was  on  the  mount  revea3'd 
V?     In  his  disciples' view, 
64. 


SfXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY.    89 

Their  hearts  with  dread  and  fear  were  fill'd*. 

With  joy,  and  wonder  too. 
t  Their  feeble  eyes  could  scarce  behold 

The  brightness  of  his  face; 
The  sun  with  all  his  glory  could 

Dart  no  such  glorious  rays. 

3  To  prove  that  Jesus  was  the  Lord, 

Elias  did  appear; 
And  Moses  bore  the  same  record, 
Whilst  both  convers'd  him  there, 

4  A  gracious  voice  from  heaven  came  : 

This  is  mine  only  Son ! 
Give  praise  and  honor  to  his  name, 
And  make  his  glories  known. 

5  Should  we  not  wish  with  him  to  dwell, 

And  view  him  evermore? 
Like  the  disciples,  hear  and  feel 
His  glory,  lave,  and  pow'r? 

6  Can  such  a  sight  of  Christ  below 

Transport  our  souls  with  love? 
Far  greater  joys  will  he  bestow, 

In  the  bright  world  above.  H 

Ot7  Matth.   17.T  4. 

1  T^THEN  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 

▼  ▼     The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 

2  With  thee,  in  the  obscurest  cell, 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandure  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy; 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ, 
I  see  the  King  of  Glory  shine; 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine-. 
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90   SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHUm 

4  On  Tabor  thus  his  servants  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transform'd  he  stood  $ 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell, 
Cried,  "  Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwefl.* 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 
To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise ; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine, 

6  That  mount,  how  bright!  those  forms,  how 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  for  ever  there!  [fair! 
Come,  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God., 

And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode, 


Epistle — 2  Pet.  1.16-21. 
C>  M. 


90 

1  Z^IOD'S  word  of  prophecies  is  giv*n, 
VJT  His  counsels  to  reveal ; 

More  firm  and  sure  than  earth  orheavto, 
They  stand,  and  never  fail. 

2  This  word  is  like  the  morning  star, 

Just  glaring  through  the  skies! 
First  shows  its  dawning  from  afar, 
Until  the  sun  arise. 

3  More  piercing  than  the  purest  light, 

It  casts  a  heav'nly  ray  ; 
Dispells  the  pow'r  of  darkest  night, 
And  turns  it  into  day. 

4  As  all  the  prophets  prophecied, 

Inspird  from  God  above, 

AH  are  fulfiird  and  verified, 

As  circumstances  prove. 

5  As  Moses  in  his  day  declar'd, 

And  all  the  fathers  show'd, 
The  Lord  of  life  has  now  appear'd, 
To  make  us  sons  of  God. 
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SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EPIPHANY*  91,  &2 

6  May  I  unto  this  light  give  heed! 
Since  none  but  this  alone 
Can  be  the  light  of  life  I  need, 
To  make  the  Lord  my  own*  £ 

91 

1  \\ THEN  Israel  through  the  desert pass'd* 

T  Y     A  fiery  pillar  went  before 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  0  Godl 
'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  giv'n; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heav1n  : 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 
And  quickens  its  inactive  pow'rs  ; 

It  sets  our  wand'ring  footsteps  right; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours; 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts ; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts  3 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favor'd  lands,  who  have  this  word, 
Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  pow'r, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguished  grace  adore. 

Septuagesima,)  or  the  third  Sunday 
before  Lent, 

Gospel.— Matth.  20.  1-16. 

L;  Mu 

1   TN  parables  the  Lord  doth  shew, 
J.  What  gospel  ministers  must  do»—» 
How  to  perform  their  duty  well, 
We  find  here  in  this  parable. 
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92 


9*  SEPTUAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

2  The  church,  a  vine-yard  of  the  Lord. 
Those  who  he  sends  to  teach  his  word, 
They  labor  in  his  vine-yard  here; 

They  have  the  charge,  the  trust,  and  care; 

3  God,  to  erect  his  church  on  earth, 
The  vine-yard  of  the  greatest  worth, 
Thus  did  his  lab'rers  early  send, 
That  sacred  vine-yard  to  attend. 

±  And,  as  the  passage  plainly  shews, 
The  call  was  first  unto  the  Jews, 
When  priests  and  Levites  taught  and  ehow'd 
The  law  and  ordinance  of  God, 

5  They  minister'd  as  they  were  taught; 
But  otherwise  they  labor'd  not, 

Till  they  did  first  with  him  agree, 
And  know  what  their  reward  should  be. 

6  Those  who  have  not  the  cause  at  heart, 
Do  with  reluctance  act  their  part; 
And  as  a  penny  for  the  day, 

Such  hirelings  do  teach  and  pray. 

7  Not  only  unto  Jacob's  race 

Did  God  reveal  his  plan  of  grace; 
But  after  many  years  were  past, 
The  Gentiles  too  were  call'd  at  last, 

8  The  call  they  did  with  joy  embrace, 
To  be  instructed  with  such  grace; 
In  such  a  call  to  serve  the  Lord, 
It  was  to  them  a  great  reward. 

9  They  ask'd  not,  what  shall  we  receive 
As  a  suppoit  on  which  we  live  ? 
They  trust  the  word  and  promises, 
And  act  their  part  with  willingness. 

10 They  teach,  admonish,  and  reprove, 
And  all  they  do  is  out  of  love ; 
They  act  with  fervency  and  zeal, 
And  God  rewards  their  labors  well  I 

68 


93 


5EPTUAGES1MA   StTODAY.  9% 

C.  M. 
Is  a.  55.  1-2. 
1    T   ET  ev'ry  mortal  ear  attend, 
I  A  And  evyry  heart  rejoice; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice* 

%  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 
That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind  ; 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepar'd 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams^ 

And  pine  away,  and  die  ; 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry, 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here, 

In  a  rich  ocean  join; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods,  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  [Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 

Who  work  with  mighty  pain 

To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own, 

That  will  not  hide  your  sin  : 

7  Come,  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls; 

In  robes  prepar'd  by  God, 
Wrought  by  the  labors  of  his  Son, 
And  dy'd  in  his  own  blood.] 

8  Dear  God  !  the  treasures  of  thy  love- 

Are  everlasting  mines, 
Deep  as  our  helpless  mis'ries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins  !, 
G9- 


94,95     SEPTUAGfiSlMA  SUNDAY* 

0  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace, 
Stand  open  night  and  day  • 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

Epistle.  —  1  Cor.  9.  24,  to  chap.  10.  5 


94 


L.  M. 

1  O  UPPORTED  by  especial  grace, 
O  And  by  superior  pow'r  upheld, 

The  faithful  christian  runs  his  race, 
To  gain  the  vict'ry  and  the  field. 

2  But  0,  how  foolish  and  unwise 
Could  it  be  truly  said  to  be ! 

For  those  whp  fain  wrould  gain  the  prize 
And  yet  not  strive  for  mastery. 

3  To  gain  the  never-fading  crown, 
Each  reigning  sin  must  be  subdu'd  ; 
The  haughty  spirit  must  come  down. 
And  yield  unto  the  ways  of  God. 

4  The  soul,  with  carnal  mind  beset, 
Can  never  speed  in  holiness; 

But  still  oppress'd  with  ev'ry  weight 
Of  sin,  and  burdens  of  distress. 

5  All  candidates  for  glory  must 

Be  watching  unto  constant  pray'r  — 
To  crucify  their  pride  and  lust, 
If  they  desire  the  crown  to  wear. 

6  May  I  be  wise  to  act  my  part, 
And  evermore  be  ori  my  guard, 

To  watch  and  pray  with  all  my  heart, 
And  wait  the  coming  of  my  Lord.  J* 

Qpr  c.  M. 

Z7U  Phil.  3.    12-21. 

1      A  WAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 
jLJL  And  press  with  vigor  on : 
70 


SEXAGESIMA   SUNDAY.  9$ 

A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown, 
I  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  : 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 

To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4  Bless'd  Savior,  introduc'd  by  thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun; 
And,  crown'd  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet 
We  lay  our  laurels  down. 

Sexagesimal  or  the  second  Sunday 
before  Lent. 

r\r*        Gospel. — Luke  8.  4-15. 

96  c.  M. 

1  A     sower  that  goes  forth  to  sow, 
XJl  Far  diff'rent  soils  he  finds ; 
Such  is  the  case  with  preachers  too  : 

They  preach  to  different  minds. 

2  Some  minds  are  like  the  trodden  way, 

That  can't  receive  the  grain ; 
Tho'  they  attend  to  hear  and  pray, 
They  hear  the  word  in  vain. 

3  With  such  does  Satan  act  his  part, 

Like  birds  of  prey,  devour; 
He  takes  the  word  soon  from  their  heart, 
That  it  can  have  no  pow'r. 

4  And  some  are  like  the  stony  soil, 

Which  soon  shoots  forth  its  blade; 
First  they  believe,  and  hear  awhile; 
But  soon  they  shrink  and  fade. 
71 


37  SEXAGE9IMA   SUNDAY* 

5  At  first  it  is  a  joyful  news, 

The  gospel  truth  to  hear ; 
But  O,  it  answers  not  their  views, 
The  Saviors  cross  to  bear. 

6  Some  are  just  like  that  kind  of  ground, 

All  fill'd  with  thorns  and  brier; 
Their  hearts  with  carnal  cares  abound — 
The  world  is  their  desire. 

7  ThoT  they  are  made  to  hear  and  feel 

The  need  of  saving  grace  ; 
Yet  to  support  their  haughty  will, 

They  keep  their  sinful  place. 
S  Great  God,  how  cautious  should  we  be! 

To  keep  still  on  our  guard ; 
To  watch  and  pray,  to  search  and  see 

That  we  may  be  prepaid.  J 


97 


C.  M. 

.1       A    sower  is  gone  forth  to  sow, 
jLJL  And  scatter  blessings  round  — 
Ye  sons  of  men  on  earth  below, 
Ye  are  the  gospel  ground. 

2  The  seed  that  finds  a  stony  soil, 

Shoots  forth  a  hasty  blade; 
But  ill  repays  the  sower's  toil : 

Soon  wilher'd,  scorch'd,  and  dead. 

3  The  thorny  ground  is  sure  to  balk 

All  hopes  of  harvest  there  ; 
We  find  a  tall  and  sickly  stalk, 
But  not  the  fruitful  ear. 

4  The  beaten  path  and  highway  side 

Receive  the  word  in  vain  ; 
The  watchful  birds  the  spoil  divide, 
And  pick  up  all  the  grain. 

5  But  where  the  word  of  grace  and  pow1r 

Has  found  a  happy  field, 
72 


SEXAGESIMA   SUNDAY.  *3 

How  plenteous  is  the  golden  store 
The  deep-wrought  furrows  yield? 
6  Father  of  mercies,  we  have  need 
Of  thy  preserving  grace; 
Let  the  same  hand  that  gives  the  seedf 
Provide  a  fruitful  place. 

Epistle 2Cor.  II.  19,  to  chap*  12.  9. 

98  L.    M. 

1  fTlHE  faithful  servants  of  the  Lord, 

JL    Who  teach  the  plain  and  simple  word, 
Are  always  tempted,  always  tried, 
Distress'd  and  vex'd  on  ev'ry  side. 

2  Such  was  the  first  apostles'  fate, 
As  sacred  writings  do  relate; 
And  all  their  faithful  partners  meet 
The  like  reward  and  equal  treat. 

3  Ofttimes  they  falsely  are  accused, 
And  therefore  slander'd  and  abusM, 
When  they  endeavor  to  discharge 
Their  office  to  the  world  at  large.. 

4  The  gospel  is  the  purest  light, 

It  brings  the  sacred  truth  to  sight ; 
But  where  the  truth  its  beauty  shows, 
There  Satan's  kingdom  will  oppose, 

5  The  servants  of  the  Savior  are 
Expos'd  to  danger,  dread,  and  fear; 
Continual  conflicts,  war,  and  strife, 
Attend  the  course  of  all  their  life. 

6  Expos'd  to  wants  of  ev'ry  kind, 
Distress'd  in  body  and  in  mind— • 
Esteem'd  as  men  of  meanest  worth, 
As  the  offscourings  of  the  earth. 

7  Ofttimes  as  pilgrims  here  they  roara9 
No  certain  stay,  or  place  of  home; 

G  73 


M,  100     SEXAGESIMA   SUNDAY 

The  chief  reward  they  hope  to  have, 

Is  that  which  is  beyond  the  grave.  J. 

QQ  L  m. 

W  2Con  12.    7,9,  10. 

1  T   ET  me  but  hear  my  Savior  say, 

JLi  "Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day," 
Then  I'll  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace* 

2  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  pow'r  may  rest  on  me  ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  his  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 

4  But,  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise, 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

5  So  Samson,  when  his  hair  was  lost, 
Met  the  Philistines  to  his  cost ; 
Shook  his  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise. 
Made  feeble  fight,  and  lost  his  eyes. 

Quinquagesima  Sunday,  or  the 
Sunday   before  Lent. 

Gospel.  — Luke  18.    31-43. 


100 


L.  M. 

I      A    certain  beggar,  poor  and  blind, 
jl\.  A  needy  creature,  as  we  find, 
Whose  heart  was  fill'd  with  woe  and  grief, 
Cried  to  the  Savior  for  relief. 

74 


$UUf$UAOESlMA   SUNDAY,  101 

t  He  cried,  0  blessed  David's  son! 
My  mournful  case  to  thee  is  known  j 
O  pity  me,  grant  me  my  sight! 
Restore  to  me  that  wanted  light* 

3  Tho'  he  was  blind,  yet  he  could  hear 
And  know  that  his  dear  Lord  was  near: 
He  cried    and  piavrd,  and  would  not  cease. 
Till  he  had  vented  his  distress. 

4  When  once  our  blindness  we  do  feel, 
Our  grief  no  longer  can  conceal, 
Then,  like  the  be  gar,  we  shall  cry 
To  Jesus,  ere  he  passes  by. 

5  Are  we  rebuk'd,  we  cry  the  more, 
Till  Jesus  manifests  his  povv'r  — 
Yea,  in  his  gospel  we  shall  know, 
That  we  are  hear'd,  and  answer'd  too, 

6  Then,  like  the  beggar,  we  shall  be ; 
Once  we  were  blin:l,  but  now  we  see 
Our  darkness  turned  into  day, 

And  follow  Jesus  in  his  way.  J. 


8,  7,  8,  7. 
Mark    10.  48. 


101 

1  "  TVTERCY,  o  thou  son  of  David!" 

JLtJL  Thus  the  bind  Bartim'us  pray'd; 
"Others  by  thy  word  are  saved, 
Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid." 

2  Many  for  his  crying  chid  him, 

But  he  calPd  the  louder  still ; 
Till  the  gracious  Savior  bid  him, 
"Come,  and  ask  me  what  you  will.n 

3  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted, 

Tho'  by  begging  us'd  to  live; 
But  he  askM,  and  Jesus  gianted 
Alms  which  none  but  he  could  give.. 
75 


10*        aUlNaUAOESIMA    SUNDAY. 

4  "Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

Let  my  eyes  behold  the  day!" 
Straight  he  saw,  and  won  by  kindness, 
FollowM  Jesus  in  ihe  way. 

5  Oh!  methinks,  I  hear  him  praising, 

Publishing  to  all  around  ; 
"Friends,  is  not  mv  case  amazing? 
What  a  Savior  I  have  found  !" 

6  "Oh !  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him, 

And  would  be  advis'd  by  me! 
Surely  they  would  hasten  to  him, 
He  would  cause  them  all  to  see." 


102 


Epistle.  — 1  Cor.  13.  1-13. 


L.    M. 

1  f^OULD  I  with  tongues  of  angels  speak 
V>  With  all  the  eloquence  of  men, 
And  not  the  love  of  God  partake, 

All  my  profession  would  be  vain, 

2  I  should  be  like  the  sounding  brass, 
Or  like  the  tinkling  of  a  bell ; 

And  should  I  for  an  angel  pass, 

It  would  not  sa\e  my  s>oul  from  heil. 

3  Had  I  the  gifts  of  prophec)', 
And  all  the  mysteries  reveal'd, 
Yet  in  my  sins  I'd  be  to  die, 

Unless  my  heart  with  love  were  fill'd. 

4  Had  1  such  faith  as  could  remove 

The  greatest  mountains  from  their  place; 
Yet  all  in  vain,  till  christian  love 
Is  wrought  in  me  by  saving  grace. 

5  If  all  my  goods,  the  poor  to  feed, 
With  my  consent,  were  freely  giv'n, 
But  without  chaiity  indeed, 

I  never  should  be  fit  for  heav'n. 
76 


<&UXNaUAGESlMA   SUNDAY.  105,  104 

6  My  body  given  for  to  burn, 

To  make  atonements  for  my  sin  •— 

I  should  be  like  a  varnish'd  urn, 

That  which  hath  naught  but  filth  within* 

7  O,  may  that  precious  gift  of  God  ! 
True  charity,  that  grace  divine  — 
In  all  my  heart  be  shed  abroad, 

And  seal  me,  Lord,  for  ever  thine.  J. 

lUO  I  Cor.' 13    13. 

£  TAID  I  possess  the  gift  of  tongues, 
JLf  Great  God,  without  thy  grace^ 
My  loudest  words,  my  lottiest  songs 
Would  be  but  sounding  brass. 

S  Tho'  thou  shouldst  give  me  heav'nly  skill, 
Each  mystVy  to  explain, 
Had  I  no  heart  to  do  thy  will, 
My  knowledge  would  be  vain. 

3  Had  I  so  strong  a  faith,  my  God, 

As  mountains  to  remove, 
No  faith  could  do  me  real  good, 
That  did  not  work  by  love. 

4  Oh,  grant  me  then  this  one  request, 

And  I  Ml  be  satisfied, 
That  love  divine  may  rule  my  breast, 
And  all  my  actions  guide. 

The  Jirst  day  of  Len',  commonly  called 

Ash  •  Wednesday. 

Gospel.  — Matth.    6.  16-21. 


104 


C.  M. 

T^T  OT  in  deception  or  disguise 
JL  ^1    Must  christians  last  or  pray  ; 
But  take  their  blessed  Lord's  advice, 
Which  is  a  different  way. 
G2  77 


105  ASH-  WEDNESDAY, 

2  The  heart  with  godly  sorrow  fill'd, 

Need  never  make  a  show; 
Their  state  of  mind  will  be  reveal'd, 
In  all  they  act  and  do. 

3  They  who  are  well  convinced  of  sin, 

Will  feel  a  deep  distress  ; 
Yet  differ  not  from  other  men, 
In  their  external  dress. 

4  Their  fasting,  pray'r,  and  abstinence, 

Are  fervent  and  sincere; 
They  will  not  act  with  mere  pretense, 
Sad  countenance  to  wear. 

5  God  will  not  pay  a  true  regard, 

To  such  a  borrow'd  face  ; 
Nor  grant  the  future  great  reward 
To  those  who  mock  his  grace. 

6  The  Lord  is  not  to  be  deceiv'd, 

All  things  are  in  his  view; 
Our  pray'rs  by  him  are  not  receiv'd, 
Unless  our  hearts  be  true. 

lUO   John  4.  24.     Ps.   139.  23,  24. 

1  f~*i  OD  is  a  spirit  just  and  wise, 
\jjf    He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 

In  vain  to  heav'n  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear, 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees,  the  ground; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 
75 


AS  H-WE  DNE  S  DA  Y.  2  06 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 
And  make  my  *oul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 


Epistle.  —  Joel  2.  12-17. 


106 


C   M. 

1  f|lURN  ye  to  me,  thus  saith  the  Lord, 

JL    Ye  who  have  gone  astray — 
Your  cries  and  mournings  shall  be  heard, 
And  not  be  cast  away. 

2  Will  ye  from  sin  and  vice  depart, 

By  fasting  and  wiih  pray'r, 
Rend  not  your  garments,  but  your  heart, 
And  for  my  grace  prepare. 

3  I  will  return  to  you  aj;ain, 

When  ye  return  to  me : 
Your  earnest  pray'rs  are  not  in  vain, 
And  never  more  shall  be. 

4  The  Lord  is  gracious,  eood.  and  kind, 

To  those  who  seek  his  face  ! 

With  a  sincere  and  humble  mind, 

Shall  find  his  pard'ning  grace. 

5  Our  horrid  crimes,  how  have  they  swell'd  I 

To  heaven  they  are  grown  ; 
God's  threat'nings  are  at  last  fulfill'd, 
And  bring  his  judgments  down. 

6  Well  we  deserve  to  feel  the  rod ; 

Our  punishments  are  due; 
But  O  !  we  have  a  gracious  God, 
Who  will  forgive  them  loo. 

7  Come,  let  us  in  his  presence  meet, 

And  bow  beneath  his  throne ; 
Confess  with  sorrow  and  regret 
The  follies  we  have  done.  t, 

79 


107,   108       ASH-WEDNESDAT. 

X\J  /         Jer.  3.  22.    Hos.  14.  4. 

1    TTOW  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart 
xl   Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  loving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word. 
»  Yet,  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "Return  ;* 
Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  r 
My  vile  ingratilu  le  I  mouin  ; 
Oh,  take  the  wand'rer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  pow'r 

How  glonous,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  bliss  and  life  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Savior,  I  adore  ; 
Oh,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


First  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Jnvocavit 
Gospel.— Matth.  4.  1-11. 

108  C  M. 

1  flOW  great  was  our  dear  Lord's  distress; 
JLj  His  trials,  how  severe, 

When  in  a  howling  wilderness, 
He  strove  with  Satan  there. 

2  That  foe  assaults  him  with  disdain; 

Thou  art  here  le  t  alone, 
To  suffer  hunger,  thirst,  and  pain- 
Would  God  forsake  his  Son  t 
80 


J1RST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.  800 

•3  Now,  to  supply  thy  present  need, 
Art  thou  the  Son  of  God, 
Command  these  stones  that  they  be  bread, 
Supply  thyself  with  food. 

4  May  we  reply  as  Jesus  did, 

When  we  are  tempted  too! 
This  is  the.  means  by  which  we  rid 
Ourselves  of  such  a  foe. 

5  Man  does  not  live  by  bread  alone, 

But  by  that  sacred  word, 
By  which  all  things  ate  made  and  done, 
As  order'd  by  ihe  Lord. 

46  In  various  ways  the  tempter  tried, 
To  cause  the  Savior's  fall; 
But  was  defeated  and  defied, 
And  miss'd  his  aim  in  all. 
7  Christ  conquer'd,  and  he  gain'd  the  day  ; 
In  all,  he  overcame  ; 
To  him  we  look,  to  him  we  pray, 
And  we  shall  do  the  same. 
#  To  his  dear  word  and  promises 
We  ever  have  recourse; 
In  him  always  have  we  success, 

To  banish  Satan's  force.  t. 


109 


L.  M. 

1  "M /•  y  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
JJfl   I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  : 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will ; 
Thy  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  pray'r; 

81 


HO,  111    FIRST  SUNDAY  Iff  LEXT- 

The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  vict'rv  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;  let  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ; 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  thefoU'wers  of  the  Lamb. 


no 


Epistle.  —  2  Cor.  6.  1-10. 


C  M. 

1  O  HOULD  we  receive  that  grace  in  vain, 
O  That  precious  gift  of  God  ? 

And  serve  our  former  lu^ts  again, 
And  slight  the  Savior's  blood? 

2  Should  we  refuse  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  loose  what  we  have  gain'd  ? 
That  would  be  casting  Christ  away, 
And  all  his  love  disdain'd. 

3  The  Lord  waspleas'd  ourpray'rs  to  hear,. 

In  the  accepted  hour  : 
Now  is  the  time  to  persevere, 
And  use  the  Savior 's  pow'r. 

4  As  faithful  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Ourselves  we  must  approve — 
Attend  unto  his  precious  word, 
With  pure  unfeigned  love. 

5  To  bear  assaults  on  ev'ry  hand, 

And  yet  not  be  dismay'd  : 
Confirm'd  in  Christ  by  faith  to  stand, 
Supported  by  his  aid.  {, 

mS    M. 
2  Cor.  6.  2. 
1    TVTOW  is  th'  accepted  time, 
J3I    Now  is  the  day  of  grace  : 
Now,  sinner,  come  without  delay* 
And  seek  the  Savior's  face. 
82 


SECOND  SUMUV  IN  LENT*  112 

t,      Now  is  th1  accepted  time, 
The  Savior  calls  to  day  ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late, 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 
3      Now  is  th'  accepted  time^ 
The  gospel  bids  you  come; 
And  ev'ry  promise  in  his-  word 
Declares  there  yet  is  room* 
4r      Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls, 
And  feast  them  with  thy  love  ; 
Then  will  the  angels  clap  their  wings, 
And  bear  the  news  above. 
5       At  length  around  thy  throne 
They  shall  thy  face  behold  ; 
While  thro*  eternity  they'll  strive 
Their  raptures  to  unfold. 

Second  Sunday  in  Lent,  called 

Reminiscere. 

Gospel.  — Matth.  15.  21-28. 


112 


L,   M. 

1  "pRAY'R  will  at  last  an  answer  gain  ; 

JL    Sure  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  Tain  ! 
Tho'  Jesus  may  at  first  delay, 
None  shall  be  empty  sent  away, 

2  A  certain  passage  we  do  read, 
Proves  it  to  be  the  case  indeed  : 

A  heathen  woman  fill'd  with  grief> 
Did  come  to  Jesus  for  relief. 

3  With  fervent  pray'r,  his  help  she  sought^ 
Truly,  at  first  he  answer'd  hot ; 

And  in  his  turn  he  signified, 
That  she  should  ever  be  denied; 

4  Me  first  concealed  what  he  meant, 
By  saying,  I  am  only  sent, 

83 


HS  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

To  grant  relief  and  help  to  those 

Of  Jacob's  race,  whom  God  hath  chose. 

5  But  still  a  more  distressing  word 

Was  then  express'd  by  Christ  the  Lord:: 
I  ought  not  take  the  children*'  bread, 
And  give  to  dogs,  that  they  he  fed. 

6  Yet  all  this  drove  her  not  away, 

But  caus'd  her  with  more  warmth  to  pray  : 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  O  pity  me  I 
My  trust  for  help  is  all  in  thee. 

7  She  own*d  she  was  not  Israel's  seed, 
But  could  be  call'd  a  dog  indeed  ; 

But  that  would  not  take  childrens'  bread, 
Though  dogs  should  with  the  crums  be  fed.' 

8  The  Savior  then  was  forc'd  to  yield, 
And  with  those  words  his  mind  reveal'd  ; 
O !  woman,  thou  must  have  relief, 
Undoubted  great  is  thy  belief. 

9  Here  may  we  learn,  here  may  we  know, 
What  faith  with  humble  pray'r  can  do  ; 
Should  we,  who  are  of  christian  race, 
Not  persevere  to  gain  such  grace  ?  J* 


113 


C  M. 

1  /~\H,  what  amazing  words  of  grace 
\J  Are  in  the  gospel  found  i 
Suited  to  ev'ry  sinner's  case, 

Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Come  then,,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

Your  ev'ry  burden  bring; 
Here  love,  eternal  love  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring. 

3  This  spring  with  living  water  flows, 

And  living  joy  imparts; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  your  wants  disclose. 
And  drink  with  thankful  hearts. 
84 


SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.    114,  111 
Epistle.  —  Thess.    4.  1-7. 


114 


C  M. 

1   fit  H  E  truth  which  christians  once  receivM, 
X    They  never  more  should  slight; 
The  promises  they  once  believ'd 
Should  e'er  be  kept  in  sight. 
%  The  Savior  must  be  s till  in  view, 
His  life  to  imitate; 
To  serve  the  Lord  in  all  they  do, 
And  humbly  on  him  wait. 
3  In  christian  virtues  to  abound, 
Should  be  their  constant  aim  ; 
And  all  their  actions  should  redound 
To  show  the  Savior's  lame. 
4f  Engag'd  with  zeal  on  ev'ry  hand, 
AH  vices  to  oppose! 
And  evermore  prepar'd  to  stand, 
To  conquer  all  such  foes. 
5  All  base  desires,  lusts,  and  pride, 
By  faith  must  be  subdu'd, 
Until  the  soul  be  sanctified, 
And  the  whole  mind  renew'd. 
(J  Whilst  such  in  faith  and  love  increase, 
They  find  established  rest ; 
They  will  enjoy  eternal  peace, 

And  be  for  ever  blest.  J. 

11  K  L  M 

lleJ  Titus  2.  10-13. 

1    QO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 

O  The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 

To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine  ! 
£  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 

The  honors  of  our  Savior  God, 
H  85 


1  !6  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
Whilst  justice,  temp'rance,  ti  uth,  and  love* 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
Whilst  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appea'  anceof  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

Third  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Oculu 
Gospel.— Luke  11.   U-28. 


116 


L.    M. 

1  A    palace  is  the  sinner's  heart, 

JL\.  Whi;h  Satan  guards  in  ev'ty  part; 
And  with  his  forces  dwells  therein, 
And  keeps  the  soul  enslavM  to  sin. 

2  There  he  without  control  resides, 
And  there  against  attack  provides; 
He  governs  there,  and  feareth  none, 
And  holds  the  castle  as  his  own. 

3  Poor  man  obevs  him  as  his  chief, 
Because  of  pride  and  unbelief; 

Like  slaves  and  servants  on  him  wait, 
And  seldom  feel  their  slavish  state. 

4  But  when  the  Savior  claims  the  heart, 
That  cruel  tyrant  must  depart ; 

When  Jesus  speaks,  and  gives  command, 
That  prince  of  darkness  can't  withstand. 

5  The  force  of  his  restraining  grace, 
Will  cause  that  lord  to  leave  his  place  ; 
Some  outward  changes  may  be  seen, 
But  yet,  some  idol  lurks  within. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.  1 17 

6  Altho'  he  wanders  for  a  while, 
Himself  he  cannot  i  econcile, 
He  has  not  fully  quit  his  home, 
But  soon  he  means  again  to  come, 

7  Where  Jesus  does  not  fully  reign, 
He  surely  will  return  again, 
With  vice  and  envy  sevenfold, 
Audacious,  impudent,  and  bold. 

8  His  palace  he  no  more  forsakes, 

In  spite  of  all  reproofs  and  checks  ; 
The  force  of  men  and  angels  join'd, 
Can  ne'er  renew  that  hardened  mind, 

9  That  sinner's  case  was  bad  before, 

But  now  'tis  worse,  and  still  much  more  : 
Because  he  cannot  be  renewed, 
And  ever  hates  the  ways  of  God. 

10  0  horrid,  wretched,  awful  state  ! 
My  God,  let  it  not  be  my  fate  ; 
May  the  good  Spirit  gain  my  heart, 

To  dwell  in  mej  and  ne'er  depart.  }< 

117  S.   M. 

Ill  2  Pet.    2.  22. 

1  "\7E,  who  in  former  days, 

JL     Were  found  at  Zion's  gate; 
Who  walk'd  awhile  in  wisdom's  ways, 
And  told  your  happy  state  ; 

2  But  now  to  sin  draw  back, 
.     And  love  again  to  stray, 

The  narrow  path  of  life  forsake, 
And  choose  the  beaten  way  ; 

3  Think  not  your  names  above 
Are  written  with  the  saints  ; 

The  promise  of  eternal  love 
Is  his  who  never  faints. 

4  Your  transient  joy  and  peace 
Your  deeper  doom  have  seal'd# 

87 


118,  119  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT, 

Unless  you  wake  to  righteousness, 
Ere  judgment  is  reveal'd. 


118 


Epistle.— Eph.  5.  1-9. 


L.  M. 

1  *\7E  who  profess  the  Lord  to  love, 

JL    Let  all  your  lives  and  actions  prove,. 
With  pure  desires  and  ardent  zeal, 
Attached  to  Chrbt  to  do  his  will. 

2  Walk  ye  in  love,  as  christians  ought,. 
Remember,  ye  are  dearly  bought, 
And  ransom'd  with  the  greatest  price,. 
When  Jesus  died  our  sacrifice. 

3  A  sacrifice  of  sweetest  smell 

As  pleas'd  the  righteous  Father  well  ; 
When  his  dear  precious  blood  was  spilt,. 
It  then  aton'd  tor  all  our  guilt. 

4  Amazing  love,  beyond  degree! 
No  greater  love  could  ever  be, 

O  christians,  take  this  love  in  view! 
And  learn  what  sov'reign  love  can  do.. 
3  This  love  renews  the  soul  within, 
And  makes  the  mind  averse  to  sin  ; 
All  works  of  darkness  are  denied, 
Reprov'd,  condemn'd,and  mortified..        t . 


119 


L.  M. 
Psalm  141.  2-5. 


1  "jV/F Y  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
JJfA.  Like  morning  incense  in  thy  house  , 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise, 

Sweet  as  the  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  1'ps  and  guard  them,  Lord; 
From  ev'ry  rash  and  heedless  word; 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 
S3 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT,     1£0 

3  O  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wand'ring  way! 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment,  sheda 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  prest  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heav'n  for  their  relief; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  1  prize  their  faithful  love. 

Fourth  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  L&tare, 
Gospel. — John  6.  1-15. 


120 


L.  M. 

1  /^IRANT  us,  dear  Lord,  our  daily  bread3 
vJT   Thus  do  we  pray  in  time  of  need  ; 

To  him,  our  precious  Lord,  we  cry, 
Who  daily  doth  our  wants  supply. 

2  Where  nothing  laid  in  store  we  see, 
Where  thousands  faint  and  hungry  be^ 
Yet  may  we' trust  and  firmly  b'lieve, 
He  finds  a  way  for  us  to  live. 

3  When  Jesus  in  the  wilderness 
Beheld  his  foll'wers  in  distress, 
Fatigu'd  and  hungry,  weak  and  faint,. 
He  pitied  them  to  see  their  want. 

4  And  how  to  help  them  he  well  knew,. 
Altho'  he  ask'd,  what  shall  we  do  ? 
Our  faith  must  always  first  be  tried, 
Before  our  wants  are  all  supplied. 

5  He  then  commands  them  to  prepare, 
And  trust  his  providence  and  care  ; 
Without  a  table  being  set, 

The  feast  for  them  was  soon  complete, 

6  When  Jesus  grants  us  his  increase. 
Then  we  partake  the  greater  bliss  j. 

H2  89 


Mb,  12£  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

Two  little  fish,  five  loaves  of  bread, 
Some  thousands  of  his  foll'wers  fed* 
7  If  here  we  follow  Christ  indeed, 
He  will  support  us  as  we  need  ; 
And  when  this  present  life  is  past 
We  feast  with  him  in  heav'n  at  last. 


121 


L.  M. 

John  6    35-48. 


1  TESUS,  thou  art  the  living  bread, 
J   By  which  our  needy  souls  are  fed  : 
In  thee  alone  thy  children  find 
Enough  to  fill  the  empty  mind. 

2  Without  this  bread,  I  starve  and  die; 
.No  other  can  my  need  supply : 

But  this  will  suit  my  wretched  case, 
Abroad,  at  home,  in  ev'ry  place. 

3  *Tis  this  relieves  the  hungry  poor, 
Who  ask  for  bread  at  mercy's  door, 
This  living  food  descends  from  heav'n, 

,As  manna  to  the  Jews  was  giv'n. 

4  This  precious  food  my  heart  revives, 
Wh:>*  strength,  what  nourishment  it  gives! 
O  )el  me  evermore  be  fed 

With  this  divine  celestial  bread  ! 


122 


Epistle.  —  Gal.  4,21-31. 


C  M. 

1  AS  the  Galatians  vainly  dream 'd, 
_/\  The  case  can  never  be  ; 

Man  is  not  by  the  law  redeem'd, 
Nor  yet  by  works  made  free. 

2  Not  by  the  deeds  of  any  law 

Can  any  man  be  sav'd, 
But  always  kept  in  fear  and  awe, 
And  yet  remain  deprav'd; 
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WfJRTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.  133 

5  The  carnal  mind  will  e'er  remain 
At  enmiiy  with  God, 
Until  the  soul  is  born  again, 
And  cleans'd  by  Jesus'  blood. 

4  It  was  by  covenant  of  grace, 

That  God  in  Christ  had  made; 
He  justifies  the  fallen  race, 
For  which  the  Savior  bled. 

5  0,  why  should  we  be  so  unwise, 

To  trust  to  what  we  do  ? 
To  rush  on  such  an  enterprize, 

That  cannot  bear  us  through.  \. 


123 


C.  M. 

1  TT  ARK !  how  from  Sinai's  mount  proceed* 
JLX  The  trumpet's  awful  blast; 

While  yet  the  heart  with  anguish  bleeds, 
And  sinks  in  woe  at  last. 

2  Behold,  the  sinner's  fearless  soul, 

Which  love  could  ne'er  arrest, 
With  trembling  hears  the  thunder  roll, 
And  death  approaching  fast. — 

3  But  lo!  —  what  sounds  of  heav'nly    eace, 

Amid  the  storm  I  hear; 
When  howling  winds  a  moment  cease, 
And  love  succeeds  to  fear  ! 

4  Now,  on  the  hill  of  Calvary, 

Where  Jesus  once  was  slain, 
Sweet  peace,  and  love,  and  sympathy, 
There  all  unbroken  reign. 

5  Whene'er  the  tempest's  vengeful  voice, 

And  guilt  my  soul  appall, 
I  then  in  Jesus  will  rejoice, 
And  mercy's  gentle  call. 

6  And  when  by  care  and  woe  opprest, 

Or  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
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114  FIFTH  SUNDAY  Ilf  LlIfT. 

I'll  flee  to  him,  and  find  a  rest — 
Enjoy  in  him  my  all. 

Fifth  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Judica. 
Gospel. — John  8.  46-59. 


124 


C   M. 


1  V17HEN  Jesus  taught  the  Jews  of  old 

f  w    The  wav  of  righteousness, 
They  rose  in  an^er,  fierce  and  bold, 
And  scorn 'd  him  to  his  face. 

2  The  prince  of  darkness  gets  enrag'd 

To  seethe  truth  succeed — 

And  all  his  subjects  are  engag'd 

To  join  with  him  their  head. 

3  The  gospel  truth  conveys  a  dart, 

Tho'  Satan  should  oppose  !  { 
And  ofttimes  it  does  reach  the  heart 
Of  those  who  are  its  foes. 
♦  But  those  who  do  not  wish  to  b'lieve, 
**\Vill  vent  and  spit  their  spite — 
Much  rather  than  the  truth  receive, 
Be  blinded  with  the  light. 
3  And  thus  the  case  is  ever  so  : 
All  such  who  teach  the  truth, 
In  all  they  seek,  or  say  or  do, 
They  feel  the  serpent's  tooth. 

6  The  soul  that  is  not  born  of  God? 

Will  never  love  his  ways  ; 
But  ever  slight  the  Savior's  blood, 
And  all  the  means   of  grace. 

7  How  awful  must  their  cases  be, 

Who  willfully  refuse 
And  scorn  the  Lord,  who  bought  them  free* 
As  did  the  stubborn  Jews.  {, 

92 


125 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT.  12fr 

S.  M. 

Psalm  83. 


1  A  ND  will  the  God  of  grace 
J\   Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 

The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  sleep? 

2  Behold,  what  cursed  snares 
The  men  of  mischief  spread  ; 

The  men  that  hate  thy  saints  and  thee,. 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head, 

3  Against  thy  hidden  ones 
Their  counsels  they  employ, 

And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye,. 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 

4  The  noble  and  the  base 
Into  thy  pastures  leap  ; 

The  lion  and  the  stupid  as3 
Conspire  to  vex  thy  sheep. 

5  "  Come,  let  us  join,*'  they  cry, 

"  To  root  them  from  the  ground,. 
Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain, 
Nor  mem'ry  shall  be  found. " 

6  Awake,  almighty  God, 
And  call  thy  wrath  to  mind; 

Give  them,  like  forests  to  the  fire,. 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

I       Convince  their  madness,  Lord, 
And  make  them  seek  thy  name; 
Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound;. 
That  they  may  die  in  shame.. 

8      Then  shall  the  nations  know 
That  glorious  dreadful  worda> 
Jehovah  is  thy  name  alone, 
And  thou  the  sov 'reign  I*ords. 
93 


126,  127  FIFTH  SUNDAY  III  LENT* 
Epistle. —  Heb.  9.  11-15. 


126 


S.  M. 

1    TESUS,  the  great  High  Priest* 
J  Hath  full  atonement  made, 
Will  make  his  people  truly  blest 
Who  own  him  for  their  head. 
t      The  priests  ordain'd  of  old, 
They  answer'd  to  their  times  ; 
But  all  their  off' rings  never  could 
Atone  for  ali  their  crimes. 

3  But  Christ  the  Savior  brings 
Off'rings  of  greater  worth  — 

Than  types  and  shadows  of  those  things 
That  only  held  him  forth. 

4  Not  blood  of  calves  or  goats 
Did  Jesus  sacrifice  ; 

To  cleanse  the  soul  from  sin  and  spots, 
Must  be  of  greater  pricec 

5  Jesus  by  his  own  blood, 
Went  in  that  holy  place, 

And  sacrific'd  himself  to  God, 
To  save  all  Adam's  race. 

6  He  ever  reigns  above, 
And  for  us  intercedes  : 

There  manifests  his  tender  love, 
And  there  our  causes  pleads. 

i  97  c.  Mi 

YZ  I  Heb.  7.  &  9. 

1     TESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
J   A  thousand  gloiies  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polish'd  gold 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 
%  They  first  their  own  burnt  off'rings  brought, 
To  purge  themselves  from  sin ; 

94 


SIXTH  SUSDAY  IN  LEKT.  1SS 

Thy  life  was  pure  without  a  spot, 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 

3  [  Fresh  blood,  as  constant  as  the  day, 

Was  on  their  altar  spilt ; 
But  thy  one  off  ring  takes  away, 
For  ever  all  our  guilt.  ] 

4  [Their  priesthood  ran  thro' sev'ral hands, 

For  mortal  was  their  race  ; 
Thy  never-changing  office  stands 
Eternal  as  thy  day.] 

5  [  Once  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  vail  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne. 

6  But  Christ  by  his  own  pow'rful  blood, 

Ascends  above  the  skies, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice.] 

7  Jesus,  the  King  of  Glory,  reigns 

On  Zion's  heav'nly  hill; 
Looks  like  a  lamb  that  has  been  slain, 
And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 

8  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 

Before  hir  Father's  face  : 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead, 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

Sixth  Sunday  in  Lent,  called  Palm  Sunday , 
or  Sunday  before  Easter. 


128 

'Z 


Gospel.— Matth.  21.   1-9. 


C.  M. 
ION,  receive  thy  glorious  King  ! 
Behold,  he  comes  to  thee  : 
Thy  songs  of  thanks  and  praises  sing  ; 
He  comes  to  set  thee  free, 
95 


129  8IXTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

1  Behold,  he  comes  from  heav'n  above, 
To  thee  he  doth  descend  ; 
He  comes  with  pity,  grace,  and  love, 
As  brother,  lord,  and  friend. 

3  Yes,  true  !  he  comes  in  meanest  state, 

To  dwell  awhile  below  ; 
And  yet,  the  work  is  wond'rous  great 
For  him  on  earth  to  do. 

4  He  comes  to  save  all  Adam's  race, 

By  shedding  of  his  blood: 
He  comes  to  make  them  heirs  of  grace, 
And  also  sons  of  God. 

5  His  grace  divine,  and  Spirit's  aid, 

Tho*  we  are  prone  to  ill — 
Can  soon  effect  the  change  we  need, 
And  sanctify  our  will. 
£  Grant  us,  0  Lord  !  that  we  receive 
The  Savior  in  our  heart ; 
That  we  may  ever  with  him  live, 
And  never  with  him  part.  J. 


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C.  M. 

Matth.   21.  9.     Luke  19.  38-40. 


1  TTOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
XX  Of  David's  ancient  line, 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 

Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  root  of  David  here  we  find, 

And  offspring  is  the  same  ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 

3  Blest  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heav'n  ; 
Hosannas  of  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  giv'n, 
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4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 
Th'  hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise,  and  break 
Their  silence  into  songs. 


130 


Epistle.— Philip.  2.  5-11. 


L.   M. 

1  TTI^E  should  possess  the  Savior's  mind, 

H    Like  him, be  humble,  meek,  and  kind; 
Esteem  the  world  as  filth  and  dross, 
And  be  resign'd  to  bear  the  cross. 

2  All  pow'r  and  glory  is  his  own, 

But  yet,  he  left  his  heav'nly  throne- 
He  came,  and  gave  himself  to  be 
ExposM  to  pain  and  misery. 

3  On  Calvary  he  groan'd  and  bled, 
Until  he  bow'd  his  sacred  head  I 
He  died  in  sorrow,  grief,  and  pain, 
But  by  his  pow'r  he  rose  again. 

4  He  hath  ascended  up  on  high  ! 

He  reigns  above,  beyond  the  sky— 
And  ev'ry  knee  to  him  shall  bow, 
In  heav'n  above,  and  earth  below, 

5  Immortal  honors  there  he  claims  ! 
His  name  exceeds  all  other  names  : 
None  such  on  earth,  or  yet  in  heav'n 
As  that  which  God  to  him  has  giv'n. 

6  Not  men  or  angels  e'er  can  raise, 
Such  notes  as  fully  sound  his  praise  ; 
Yet,  let  us  join  with  them  to  sing 

The  praises  of  the  Lord  our  King.  £• 

L.  M. 
Rev.  5.  12. 
HAT  equal  honors  shall  we  bring 
To  thee,  0  Lord,  our  God,  theLam!>> 

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132  MAUNDY-THURSDAY. 

When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain. 

The  Prince  of  peace  that  groan'd  and  died* 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Pow'r  and  dominion  are  his  due. 
Who  stood  condemn'd  at  Pilate's  bar: 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Though  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here. 

4  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 
Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss  : 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 
Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Immortal  honors  must  be  paid, 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  : 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  : 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  ev'ry  creature  say,  Amen. 


Maundy-Thursday 3  orThursday  before  Easter* 
Gospel. — John  13.  1-15. 


132 


C.  M. 

1  fT^O  show  how  humble  christians  ought 

JL     To  one  another  be, 
Christ  with  his  own  example  taught, 
As  plainly  we  may  see. 

2  Though  he  was  lord  and  master  great, 

Who  giveth  all  commands, 
He  wash'd  his  own  disciples'  feet, 
With  his  own  blessed  hands. 
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3  When  thus  their  master  with  them  dealt, 
And  prov'd  his  love  to  them, 
How  must  their  haughty  hearts  have  felt, 
To  meet  with  such  esteem. 
4>  May  they  who  worldly  honor  seek, 
Learn  what  it  is  to  be 
Like  Jesus,  humble,  truly  meek, 
From  self-applauses  free, 

5  Such  facts  as  these  should  have  effect, 

To  bring  the  haugh'y  low; 
The  proudest  heart  should  feel  a  check, 
And  deeply  humbled  too. 

6  Thus  Peter's  mind  was  much  impress'd, 

He  thought  himself  too  mean  ; 
But  also  felt  himself  distress'd, 
To  have  no  part  with  him. 

7  "Till  thou  art  wash'd,  thou  hast  no  part 

With  me,"  the  Savior  said  ; 
Then  Peter  cried,  "with  all  my  heart  I 
Wash  thou  my  hands  and  head." 

8  Did  Jesus  hereby  institute 

This,  as  an  ordinance, 
That  christians  e'er  should  execute 
To  his  remembrance  ? 

9  No  :   this  example  was  designed 

To  show  us  mortals  here, 
That  we  be  humble,  meek,  and  kind- 
Each  other's  burdens  bear.  t. 


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C  M. 

1  TOEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
X3   Appears  each  grace  divine! 

The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heav'nly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy; 
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134  MAUNDY-THURSDAY. 

To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
VVas  his  divine  employ. 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  to  all  his  friends 

A  friend  and  servant  found, 
He  wash'd  their  feet,  he  wip'd  their  tears. 
And  heal'd  each  bleeding  wound. 

4  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood. 
His  foes  ungrateful,  sought  his  life; 
He  labor'd  for  their  good. 

5  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause; 

And  still  his  task  pursued ; 
While  humble  pray'r  and  holy  faith 
His  fainting  strength  renew'd. 

6  In  the  last  hours  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resign'd,  he  bow'd,  and  said, 
*l  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done !  M 

7  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide ! 

His  image  may  we  bear  ! 
0  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 


134 


Epistle. —  l  Cor.  11.  23-32. 


C.  M. 

1  JT1HE  time  of  Jesus  being  at  hand 

JL    To  leave  this  world  below; 

Gave  his  disciples  this  command  : 

"This  shall  ye  mind  and  do. 

2  This  blessed  bread  which  I  do  break, 

This  cup,  this  blessed  wine, 
My  body  and  my  blood  partake, 
An  ordinance  divine. 
6  This  ordinance  I  do  ordain, 
To  prove  my  sacred  will ; 
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MAUNDY-THURSDAY.  135 

This  institution  shall  contain 
My  pledges  and  my  seal. 
4f  Take  ye  this  bread,  and  eat"  he  saith, 
"And  drink  this  cup  likewise; 
And  by  so  doing  show  my  death, 

And  precious  sacrifice. "  J. 


135 


L.  M. 

1  'HMWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 

X    When  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betray'd  him  to  his  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  bless'd,  and  brake; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake ! 

3  "jThis  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin  : 
Receive  and  eat  the  living  food,5' 

Then  took  the  cup,  and  bless'd  the  wine; 
«*  'Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  my  blood. " 

4  [For  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn; 
He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn ; 
And  justice  pOur'd  upon  his  head 

Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead. 

5  For  us  his  vital  blood  was  spilt, 
To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt ! 
When  for  black  crimes  of  biggest  size, 
He  gave  himself  a  sacrifice.  ] 

6  "|Do  this,  "  he  cried,  "  till  time  shall  end, 
In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  Friend; 

Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord.  " 

7  [Jesus  !  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
JThe  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb.  J 
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156,    137  GOOD-FRIDAY. 

Good-  Friday. 

Gospel.  — Matth.  26  &,  27.     Mark  H  &,  13. 

Luke  22  &,  23.     John  18  &  19. 


136 


L.    M. 


1  "\7E  wretched  sons  of  men  draw  near, 

JL     The  cries  and  groans  of  Jesus  hear; 
Come,  see  the  blessed  Lamb  of  God, 
There  shedding  of  his  precious  blood. 

2  Behold  him  wounded,  scourg'd,  and  bruis'd  _ 
There  mock'd,  and  slanderd,  and  abus'd  *, 

O  hear  his  cries  upon  the  tree : 
Why  hath  my  God  forsaken  me? 

3  His  pain,  his  anguish,  and  distress, 
No  heart  can  feel,  no  tongue  express  ; 
When  all  the  powVs  of  hell  broke  in, 
And  Christ  bore  all  the  weight  of  sin. 

4  When  Jesus  to  the  cross  was  nail'd, 
The  sun  was  all  in  darkness  vail'd  ; 
The  rocks  were  rent  when  Jesus  cried! 
The  earth  was  shaken  when  he  died. 

5  The  heavens  their  black  curtains  drew, 
Such  mournful  scenes  they  could  not  view  ; 
It  was  too  much  for  human  eye, 

To  see  the  King  of  glory  die. 

6  How  dark  and  awful  was  the  day, 
When  Jesus  died  to  take  away 
Our  curse  and  punishment  and  pain, 
For  which  he  died  and  rose  again,  J. 


137 


C  M. 

Olet  me  look  to  Golgotha, 
And  my  dear  Savior  see, 
Who  on  the  cross  doth  weep  and  pray, 
Who  bleeds  and  dies  for  me. 
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GOOD-FRIDAY.  138 

%  0  may  that  blood  my  Jesus  spilt, 
When  he  for  me  was  slain, 
Cause  me  to  know  and  feel  my  guilt! 
My  guilt  of  deepest  stain. 

3  He  died  for  me,  that  I  should  Kve, 

And  in  his  latest  breath 
He  pray'd  the  Father  to  forgive, 
And  sav'd  my  soul  from  death* 

4  This  precious  truth  to  me  reveal'd, 

My  doubts  shall  soon  remove  ; 
And,  having  thus  my  pardon  seal'd, 
My  soul  is  mov'd  with  love. 

5  The  law  with  all  its  pow'r  and  force 

Cannot  effectual  be, 
To  free  my  soul  from  sin  and  curse, 
Or  work  a  change  in  me. 

6  But  when  I  can  believe  it  true, 

What  Christ  for  me  hath  done, 
My  heart  must  feel  and  soften  too, 
For  follies,  weep  and  mourn. 

7  Come,  sinners,  view  the  Lamb  of  God! 

Come,  venture  near,  and  try  ; 
The  merits  of  the  Savior's  blood 

Will  bring  salvation  nigh.  £, 


138 


C  M. 

1    "¥7C7HEN  Jesus  on  the  cross  I  see, 
f  V    My  soul  is  mov'd  within, 
To  think  my  Lord  has  died  for  me! 
To  free  my  soul  from  sin. 
1  Should  such  a  creature  as  I  am, 
My  Lord's  compassion  move  ; 
Astonishing  that  I  should  claim 
The  merits  of  his  love. 

3  Sure,  it  would  melt  my  harden'd  heart, 
And  humble  me  the  more, 
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159,    140  GOOD-FRIDAY* 

Could  I  but  know  and  feel  in  part, 
The  pains  my  Savior  bore. 
4  My  proud,  my  stout,  and  selfish  willj 
No  longer  could  abide  ; 
My  vile  affections  prone  to  ill, 
Would  soon  be  crucified. 
3  Was  all  the  force  of  learning  join 'd 
To  make  me  know  and  feel 
My  dark  and  wretched  state  of  mind^ 
Yet  all  could  not  avail. 


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L.   M. 

1  T7ETHAT  caus'd  a  deep  &  mournful  sound? 

IT  What  caus'd  the  earthquakes  cleave  the 
Both  heav'n  and  earth  set  in  amaze,  [ground, 
The  glorious  sun  to  hide  his  face  ? 

2  No  wonder  why  the  earth  does  shake, 
The  seas  convulsM  and  mountains  quake  ; 
And  nature  shrinking  with  surprise, 
Since  Christ,  the  mighty  Savior  dies  J 

3  His  blood  is  streaming  from  the  tree, 
It  is  my  Savior,  O  'tis  he  ; 

My  only  Savior,  O  my  God  ! 
There  skedding  his  atoning  blood. 

4  For  me  there  on  the  cross  he  hangs, 
For  me  he  feels  such  horrid  pangs  ; 
For  me  he  yields  his  fleeting  breath, 

For  me  he.  dies  that  painful  death.  J. 


140 


C  M. 

1  fTpHUS  saith  the  ruler  of  the  skies, 

JL    t£  Awake,  my  dreadful  sword  ; 
Awake,  my  wrath,  and  smite  the  man, 
My  fellow,"  saith  the  Lord. 

2  Vengeance  receiv'd  the  dread  command, 

And,  armed,  down  she  flies  j 
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..Jesus  submits  t'  his  Father's  hand, 
And  bows  his  head,  and  dies. 

3  But,  oh  !  the  wisdom,  and  the  grace, 

That  join  with  vengeance  now  J 
He  dies  to  save  our  guilty  race, 
And  yet  he  rises  too. 

4  A  person  so  divine  was  he, 

Who  yielded  to  be  skin, 
That  he  could  give  his  life  away, 
And  take  the  same  again. 

5  Live,  glorious  Lord,  and  reign  on  high, 

Let  ev'ry  nation  sing, 
And  angels  sound,  with  endless  joy, 
The  Savior  and  the  King, 

141  L.M. 

1  TTE  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
XJl  Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  $ 
A  solemn  darkness  vails  the  skies ! 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground! 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 
For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load  ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 

A  thousand  drops  of  richest  blood. 

3  Here  's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree. 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  man  ! 

But  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ; 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again  1 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  : 
( In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise ) 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell, 
How  high  your  great  deliv'rer  reigns  ; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains  ! 

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142  GOOD-FRIDAY. 

6  Say,  "Live  for  ever,  wond'rous  King  ! 
Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save!  " 
Then  ask  the  monster  "  Where  's  thy  sting7 
And  where  's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  J  * 


142 


C.  M. 


J    TOEHOLD  the  loving  Son  of  God 
LJ  Stretch'd  out  upon  the  tree  ; 
Behold  him  shed  his  precious  blood, 
And  die  for  you  and  me. 

2  Why  is  his  body  racked  with  pains, 

And  wrung  with  keenest  smart  ? 
Why  flows  the  blood  out  of  his  veins> 
Why  torn  with  grief  his  heart : 

3  All  righteousness  did  he  fulfill, 

No  sin  did  e'er  he  know. 
He  never  thought  nor  acted  ill  *, 
Why  was  he  wounded  so  ? 

4  Alas  !  I  know  the  reason  why  ; 

Our  num'rous  sins  he  bore  ; 
This  caus'd  his  bitter  agony, 
This  wounded  him  so  sore. 

5  But  hence  our  confidence  begins  ; 

For  we  may  boldly  say, 
That  thus,  by  bearing  all  our  sins, 
He  took  them  all  away. 

6  Our  God  is  fully  reconcil'd, 

His  justice  satisfied  ; 
Euch  sinner  now  may  be  his  child, 
Since  Jesus  bled  and  died. 

7  Come,  then,  each  needy  sinner,  come, 

If  you  '  11  accept,  he  p  11  give  ; 
But  suffer  him  to  lead  you  home  : 
Whoever  will,  may  live. 
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1/jO  CM. 

l^tfO     Psalm  69.  14-21,  26,  29,  32, 
i    TVJOW  let  our  lips^  with  holy  fear 
ii    And  mournful  pleasure,  sing 
The  suff'rings  of  our  great  High  Priest, 
The  sorrows  of  our  King. 

2  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress; 

How  high  the  waters  rise! 
While  to  his  heav'nly  Father's  ear 
He  sends  perpetual  cries. 

3  "Hear  me,  0  Lord,  and  save  thy  Son, 

Nor  hide  thy  shining  face; 
Why  should  thy  lav 'rite  look,  like  one 
Forsaken  of  thy  grace? 

4  With  rage  they  persecute  the  man 

That  groans  beneath  thy  wound, 
While  for  a  sacrifice  I  pour 
My  life  upon  the  ground. 

5  They  tread  my  honor  to  the  dustj 

And  laugh  when  I  complain  ; 
Their  sharp  insulting  slanders  add 

Fresh  anguish  to  my  pain, 
ti  All  my  reproach  is  known  to  thee, 

The  scandal  and  the  shame; 
Reproach  has  broke  my  bleeding  beafij 

And  lies  defil'd  my  name. 

7  I  look'd  for  pity,  but  in  vain  : 

My  kindred  are  my  grief : 
I  ask  my  friends  for  comfort  round, 
But  meet  with  no  relief. 

8  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst ; 

They  give  me  gall  for  food  : 
And,  sporting  with  my  dying  grdai  - 
They  triumph  in  my  blood, 

9  Shine  into  my  distressed  soul, 

Let  thy  compassions  save  ; 
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344  GOOD-FRIDAT* 

And  though  my  flesh  sink  down  to  deatl^ 
Redeem  it  from  the  grave. 
10  I  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 
Shall  reign  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
And  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
Shall  seat  me  on  thy  throned* 


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Epistle. — Isa.  53* 


C.  M. 

1  TylTHO  hath  believ'd  thy  sacred  word? 

T  T     The  message  of  thy  Son  ? 
Reveal  thine  arm,  almighty  Lord! 
And  make  his  office  known. 

2  The  Jews  despised  his  person  here, 

Esteem'd  him  vile  and  mean, 
For  in  the  form  he  did  appear, 
No  comeliness  was  seen. 

3  A  man  of  sorrow,  pain,  and  grief, 

He  was  on  earth  below; 
In  him  the  Jews  had  no  belief, 
But  odious  in  their  view. 

4  They  turned  their  eyes  away  from  hair, 

And  treated  him  with  scorn  ; 
He  suffer'd  pain  and  grief  for  them  ; 
Their  sorrows  he  hath  born. 

5  The  Lord  in  justice  pleas'd  to  bruise 

Him,  though  his  only  Son  ; 
He  suffer'd  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 
And  nations  yet  unknown. 

6  Like  wandrring  sheep,  we  ran  astray, 

And  left  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Each  wand'ringin  the  crooked  way, 
And  in  the  downward  road. 

7  But  all  our  sins  on  him  were  laid, 

We  by  his  wounds  are  heaPd  *, 
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GOOD-FRIDAY.  145 

God's  vengeance  on  the  shepherd's  head, 
Is  our  redemption  seal'd. 

B  Ten  thousand  captive  souls  enslav'd 
And  doom'd  to  endless  pain, 
Are  from  their  graves  and  prisons  sav'd, 
And  brought  to  God  again. 

9  His  joyful  soul  shall  ever  see 

The  purchase  of  his  blood  ! 
Great  numbers  justified  shall  be. 
And  reconciled  to  God. 

10  His  honor,  life,  and  ev'ry  breath 

For  sinners  then  he  gave ; 
Was  like  the  wicked  in  his  death, 
And  took  with  them  his  grave. 

11  But  God  shall  raise  his  honor  high, 

And  give  him  great  reward  ; 
He  who  for  sinners  once  did  die, 
Now  reigns  as  sov'reign  Lord.  {. 

145 

1  T7ETHEN  I  survey  the  wond'rous  cross 

v  v      On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Father  forbid  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God  : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  !  from  his  head,  his  hands,  and  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small  j 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

K  109 


L.    M. 


146,    147  EASTER. 


146 


Feast  of  Easier. 
Gospel.— Mark  16.  1-8. 


C.   M. 

1    nnO  Jesus  Christ,  our  living  head, 
X    Be  everlasting  praise  ; 
Who  now  is  raised  from  the  dead, 
With  power,  life,  and  grace. 
t  He  suffer'd,  died,  and  rose  again; 
Though  death  and  hell  oppose, 
He  shall  for  ever  live  and  reign 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

3  The  force  of  men  and  devils  join'd, 

With  all  their  art  and  scheme, 
They  could  not  keep  that  Lord  confined 
Who  cruells  and  conquers  them. 

4  He  bleeds  no  more  upon  the  tree, 

No  more  to  shed  his  blood  ; 

He  needs  no  more  for  sinners  be 

The  bleeding  Lamb  of  God. 

5  Once  for  us  all,  he  bled  and  died, 

But  was  from  death  restor'd  ; 
He  rose,  that  we  be  justified, 
And  holy  to  the  Lord. 

6  O  cruel  death  !  where  is  thy  sting? 

Where  is  thy  pow'r,  O  grave? 
All  glory  to  the  Lord  our  King, 

Who  died,  our  souls  to  save.  J. 

1/17  s  M 

14b  /  Luke  24.  34. 

1  «  finHE  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed/' 

X     And  are  the  tidings  true? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Savior  bleed, 
And  saw  him  living  too. 

2  uThe  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 
Then  Justice  asks  no  more; 

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EASTER*  14S 

Mercy  and  truth  are  now  agreed, 
Who  stood  oppos'd  before. 

3  "  The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed, '> 
Then  is  his  work  perfoim'd  ; 

The  captive  surely  now  is  freed, 
And  death,  our  foe,  disarm'd. 

4  "  The  Lord  is  i  is'n  indeed  j  " 
Attending  angels,  hear  ; 

Up  to  the  courts  of heav'n,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 
And  strike  each  cheerful  chord, 

Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs, 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord, 

1  A  Q  4  lines  7s- 

14bO  ICor*   15.  56. 

1  |^i  HRTST,  the  Lot  d,  is  ris'n  to-day! 

VV  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ! 
Sing,  ye  heav'ns,-^—  and,  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, — 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  : 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er  : 

Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell  ; 
Death  in  Tain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  opcn'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ! 

"  Where,  O  death  !  is  now  thy  sting  ?  »' 

Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save  : 

"  Where  's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  ? " 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Foll'wing  our  exalted  head  : 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise, 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies, 

in 


149  EASTER. 

6  What,  though  once  we  perish'd  alt, 
Partners  of  our  parent's  fall. 
Second  life  let  us  receive, 

In  our  heav'nly  Adam  live. 

7  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  giv'n  ! 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now, 
Hail!  the  resurrection  —  thou. 

149  Psalm    2. 

1  T^THY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 

f  V    The  Lord's  anointed  Son  ? 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 
And  tread  his  gospel  down  ? 

2  The  Lord,  who  sits  above  the  skies, 

Derides  their  rage  below  ; 
He  speaks  with  rengeance  in  his  eyes* 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 

3  "I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

And  raise  him  from  the  dead  ; 
I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 
And  wide  his  kingdom  spread. 

4  Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 

The  utmost  heathen  lands  ; 
The  rod  of  iron  shall  destroy 
The  rebel  who  withstands.  '• 

5  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth, 

Obey  th  '  anointed  Lord, 
Adore  the  King  of  heav'nly  birth, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

6  With  humble  love  address  his  throne, 

For  if  he  frown,  ye  die  -t 
Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone, 
Who  on  his  grace  rely. 
112 


150 


EASTER*  150,   151 

Epistle.  —  1  Cor.  5.  6-8. 


L.  M. 
1   fTlHE  feast  of  Easter  was  enjoin'd 

X    To  keep  our  Savior  Christ  in  mind; 
He  was  our  great  Passover  slain, 
Who  once  was  dead,  but  lives  again. 
%  That  Paschal  Lamb  the  Jews  did  eat, 
Prefigur'd  Christ  our  Lord  complete  : 
The  whole  of  what  it  typified, 
Was  all  complete,  when  Jesus  died. 

3  We  also  have  a  Paschal  Lamb, 

Since  Christ,  our  great  Passover,  came* 

He  died  to  be  our  sacrifice, 

And  rose  that  we  should  also  rise. 

4  Let  us  agree  with  one  accord, 
To  keep  this  feast  unto  the  Lord ! 
But  not  in  malice  or  deceit, 

For  such  the  Lord  will  ever  hate. 

5  To  purge  the  heart  from  base  desires  ^ 
The  keeping  of  this  feast  requires  — 
To  love  the  Lord  our  living  head, 

Is  feasting  on  unleaven'd  bread.  J» 


151 


1  T    O,  the  destroying  angel  flies 

I  4  To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land  I 
The  pride  and  flow'r  of  Egypt  dies 
By  his  vindictive  hand. 

2  He  pass'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er  ; 

Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine  1 

He  saw  the  blood  on  ev'ry  door, 

And  bless'd  the  peaceful  sign. 

3  Thus  the  appointed  lamb  must  bleed 

To  break  th '  Egyptian  yoke  ; 
K   2  113 


155  EASTER. 

Thus  Israel  is  from  bondage  freed, 
And  'scapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

4  Lord,  if  my  heart  were  sprinkled  too 

With  blood  so  rich  as  thine, 
Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 
This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 

5  Jesus  our  Passover  was  slain, 

And  has  at  once  procur'd 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain, 
And  God's  avenging  sword. 


152 


Easter    Monday. 
Gospel.  — Luke  24.   13-35. 


C  M. 

1  ^TSrHY  should  we  fear  the  pow'rs  of  hell, 

V  ▼     Why  should  we  be  afraid  ? 
Since  Jesus  ronquer'd  when  he  felL, 
And  rose,  our  Lord  and  head, 

2  His  tortures  and  his  dying  pain, 

His  sorrows  and  his  grief, 
Have  bursted  the  infernal  chain> 
And  purchas'd  our  relief. 

3  Death  is  in  vict'ry  swallow'd  up, 

Our  freedom  is  obtain'd  ; 
And  Christ,  who  is  our  life  and  hope, 
Hath  full  redemption  gain'd. 

4  Now  he  has  left  his  silent  tomb, 

And  prov'd  his  mighty  pow'r  ; 
We  5- hail  enjoy  the  life  to  come, 
With  him  for  evermore. 

5  Come,  let  us  thank  him  for  his  love, 

With  all  w7e  can  afford  ; 
With  saints  on  earth  and  hosts  above, 
Praise  him  cur  mighty  Lord,  i. 

114 


EASTER. 


153 


L.  M. 

1  fTlHIS  is  for  us  a  happy  day, 

J_    Come,  let  us  join  to  sing  and  pray, 
And  him,  our  blessed  Lord,  adore, 
Who  lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 

2  Glad  halleluiahs  let  us  sing, 

To  Jesus,  our  great  Lord  and  King! 

In  spite  of  all  that  did  oppose, 

He  rose,  and  conquer'd  all  his  foes. 

3  The  cross,  the  nail,  and  bloody  spear, 
He  never  more  shall  need  to  fear  ; 

His  death  destroy M  the  pow'rs  of  death. 
And  all  the  force  of  hell  beneath. 

4  The  happy  news  the  angels  brought. 
To  those  who  Jesus  early  sought, 

It  is  to  us  the  very  same  : 

With  them  we  join  to  praise  his  name, 

5  As  Jesus  from  the  grave  did  rise, 
So  shall  we  too  be  rais'd  likewise; 
Our  bodies  raised  from  the  tomb 
Will  fit  them  for  the  life  to  come. 

6  There,  like  bless'd  angels  we  shall  be  ; 
With  them  the  face  of  Jesus  see  : 

We  shall  enjoy  him  as  he  is, 
In  full  fruition,  life,  and  peace. 


Epistle.  —  Acts  10.  34-41. 


154 


C  M. 

O  blessed  truth  the  gospel  shews, 
On  which  may  be  relied, 
As  Peter  taught  the  partial  Jews, 

All  doubts  are  laid  aside. 
No  prePrence  unto  man  is  giv'n, 
Because  of  birth  and  name  ; 
115 


155'  EASTER. 

But  all  the  nations  under  heav'n, 
Have  equal  right  and  claim. 

3  All  those  who  humbly  fear  the  Lord, 

And  seek  his  righteousness, 
All  those  who  trust  unto  his  word, 
Have  endless  life  and  peace. 

4  This  doctrine  through  the  promis'd  land 

First  to  the  Jews  was  shown  ; 
And  by  the  Savior's  great  command, 
Made  to  all  nations  known. 

5  The  Jews  had  crucified  and  slain 

Jesus  upon  the  tree  : 
But  0,  he  rose,  and  lives  again. 
To  all  eternity. 

6  O  happy  news,  sent  far  abroad ! 

As  prophecied  before  : 
All  may  be  reconciPd  to  God, 
And  live  for  evermore.  f 


155 


C.  M. 

1  T7^7lTH  eye  impartial,  heav'n's  high  King 

V  V     Surveys  each  human  tribe  ; 
No  earthly  pomp  his  eyes  can  charm, 
Nor  wealth  his  favor  bribe. 

2  The  rich  and  poor,  of  equal  clay, 

His  pow'rful  hand  did  frame  ; 

All  souls  are  his,  and  him  alike 

Their  common  Parent  claim. 

3  Ye  sons  of  men  of  high  degree, 

Your  great  Superior  own  ; 
Praise  him  for  all  his  gifts,  and  pay 
Your  homage  at  his  throne. 

4  Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  humble  poor, 

And  banish  ev'ry  fear  : 
The  God  you  serve  will  ne'er  forsake 
The  man  of  heart  sincere, 
116 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.   156,  157 

The  first  Sunday  after  Easter,  called 

Quasimodogeniti. 

Gospel.— John  20.   19-31. 


156 


C  M. 


1  Y7T  THEN  the  disciples  refuge  sought 

VV    To  shun  the  stubborn  Jews  ; 
When  they  had  neither  hope  nor  thought, 
They  hear'd  a  welcome  news. 

2  Their  doors  were  bolted,  bar'd,  and  lock'd, 

To  guard  them  in  their  fears  ;     ' 
The  Savior  neither  call'd  nor  knock'd, 
But  suddenly  appears. 

3  My  peace  be  unto  you,  he  said  : 

My  peace  to  you  is  giv'n  ; 
You  need  not  doubt  nor  be  afraid, 
I  am  your  Lord  from  heav'n. 

4  That  they  might  be  convinc'd  and  know, 

And  fully  satisfied, 
His  wounded  hands  to  them  did  show, 
Likewise  his  pierced  side. 

5  Thus  with  all  saints  it  is  the  case, 

When  Jesus  is  withdrawn  ; 
When  he  appears  to  hide  his  face, 
Then  all  our  joys  are  gone. 

6  Like  the  disciples,  they  feel  sad, 

Like  them,  they  feel  distress'd  ; 
A  view  of  Jesus  makes  them  glad, 
And  soothes  their  minds  to  rest,  {. 

1  prrv  8  lines  S's. 

LO  I  Psalm    73.  25. 

1    TTOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 

JLjL  When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  ! 

Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  &  sweet  fiow'rs 

Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me  ; 

The  midsummer's -sun  shines  but  dim, 


US      FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay  ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December  's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume. 
And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice  ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom* 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice  : 

1  should,  were  he  always  so  nigh, 
Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear  • 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 
My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 
My  all  to  his  pleasure  resiiin'd  ; 
IJTo  changes  of  season  or  place, 
Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind  : 
While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 
A  palace  a  toy  would  appear  ; 

And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 
If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 
If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song  ; 
S?y,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 

O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky. 
Thy  soul -cheering  presence  restore  ; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 
Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 


158 


Epistle.  —  1  John  5.  4-10 


L.  M. 

1  fT^HE  soul  renew'd  by  grace  divine, 

X     Born  of  the  Spirit  from  above, 
Will  conquer  Satan,  world,  and  bin, 
And  ever  grow  in  faith  and  love. 

2  By  faith  in  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 
The  crown  and  vict'ry  may  be  gain'd  ; 

118 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.   169 

The  soul  is  stay'd  upon  the  word, 
And  everlasting  life  Obtain'd. 

3  Jesus,  the  blessed  Son  of  God, 
The  everlasting  truth,  hath  seal'd  ; 
He  came  by  water  and  with  blood, 
Himself  as  God  and  man  reveal'd. 

4  In  heaven  three  do  bear  record  : 
The  Father,  Spirit,  and  the  Son  ; 
The  Son  is  the  eternal  Word, 
And  all  these  blessed  three  are  one. 

5  And  three  there  are  on  earth  below  : 
The  Spirit,  water,  and  the  blood  ; 
These  bear  record,  and  witness  too, 
That  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God. 

6  All  these  records,  as  one  agree, 
And  we  do  know  that  they  are  sure ; 
The  testimonies  of  those  three 

Do  seal  our  peace  for  evermore.  J. 

±0\)  1  John  5.  6. 

1  |"   ET  all  our  tongues  be  one, 

I  A  To  praise  our  God  on  high, 
Who  from  his  bosom  sent  his  Son, 
To  fetch  us  strangers  nigh. 

2  Nor  let  our  voices  cease 
To  sing  the  Savior's  name  ; 

Jesus  th'  ambassador  of  peace, 
How  cheerfully  he  came  I 

3  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God  ; 

Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appears 
To  make  the  payment  good. 

4  [  My  Savior's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  out  a  double  flood; 

J$y  water  we  are  purified, 
And  pardon'd  by  the  blood. 
119 


160   SECOxVD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

5  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 
But  he,  our  Priest,  atones  ; 

On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spilt, 
And  ofTer'd  with  his  groans.] 

6  Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 

And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  breaking  heart. 

7  There,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
In  dying  pangs  he  lies% 

Fulfills  his  Father's  great  decree, 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

8  Thus  the  Redeemer  came, 
By  water,  and  by  blood  : 

And  when  the  Spirit  speaks  the  same, 
We  know  his  witness  good. 

9  While  the  eternal  Three 
Bear  their  record  above, 

Here  I  believe  he  died  for  me, 
And  seal'd  my  Savior's  love. 

10  ["Lord,  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  depart : 

Great  Comforter,  abide  within, 
And  witness  to  my  heart.  ] 

Second  Sunday  after  Easter,  called 

Misericordias. 

Gospel.  — John  10.  12-16. 


160 


L.   M. 

1  TESUS  the  great  and  mighty  Lord, 
J   Will  evermore  defend  and  guard 
His  feeble  flock  on  earth  below, 

Will  keep  and  bear  them  safely  through. 

2  He  loves  them  with  a  tender  love, 
And  ever  so  to  them  will  prove  j 

120 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.   161 

His  love  is  great  beyond  degree  : 
He  died  for  them  to  set  thern  free. 

3  He  is  their  Shepherd,  Lord,  and  Friend  t 
To  all  their  cries  he  will  attend  ; 

He  feeds  them  with  his  word  of  grace, 
And  will  preserve  them  all  their  days. 

4  He  knows  his  sheep,  they  hear  his  voice, 
He  is  their  Shepherd  and  their  choice; 
He  knows  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names, 
He  guards  and  feeds  his  tender  lambs. 

5  But  mark  !  this  passage  plainly  shews, 
This  flock  here  mentioned  was  the  Jews  ; 
And  as  the  Savior  died  for  all, 

The  Gentiles  too  receiv'd  a  call, 

6  And  Christ  the  Savior  well  foreknew, 
That  they  would  b'lieve  his  doctrine  too  ;• 
He  called  them  another  fold, 

Besides  the  Jews,  the  flock  of  old, 

7  It  was  to  them  a  joyful  news, 

To  share  the  gospel  with  the  Jews  ; 
Therefore  with  them  they  freely  join'd, 
And  were  with  them  one  heart  and  mind,  t, 


161 


S.  M. 
Psalm  23.  1-3. 


1  \~\ 7HILE  my  Redeemer  's  near, 

▼  T     My  Shepherd  and  my  guide, 
I  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear, 
My  wTants  are  all  supplied. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads, 
Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads,. 
And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Along  the  lovely  scene 
Cool  waters  gently  roll, 

Transparent,  sweet,  and  all  serene* 
To  cheer  my  fainting  soul. 
L  121 


162   SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

4  Here  let  my  spirit  rest ; 

How  sweet  a  lot  is  mine  ! 
With  pleasure,  food,  and  safety  blest; 
Beneficence  divine  ! 

5  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wand'ring  feet  restore  ; 
To  thy  fair  pasture^  guide  my  way, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

6  Unworthy  as  I  am, 

Of  thy  protecting  care, 
Jesus,  I  plead  thy  gracious  name, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 


162 


Epistle 1  Pet.    2.  21-25. 


C    M. 

i    npHAT  great  example  Jesus  set, 
J.     As  the  apostle  saith, 
Must  ev'ry  christian  imitate, 
To  prove  his  living  faith. 

2  The  christian  man  is  call'd  thereto, 

In  Jesus'  steps  to  tread  ; 
To  suffer  with  his  Lord  below, 
As  members  with  the  head. 

3  Like  Jesus,  humble,  meek,  and  mild, 

Let  all  his  foil' vvers  be  ; 
To  all  their  fates  be  veconcil'd, 
And  bear  with  injury. 

4  He  was  expos'd  to  scorn  and  pain, 

ReviFd,  and  mock'd,  and  beat; 
Yet  he  reviled  not  again, 
Nor  yet  aveng'd  the  treat. 

5  His  life  with  willingness  did  yield, 

And  died,  our  lives  to  save  ; 
And  by  his  wounds,  our  wounds  are  bealM, 
And  ransom'd  from  the  grave. 
122 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

6  Like  sheep  that  wander  from  the  fold, 

We  left  the  ways  of  God  ; 
But  the  great  B  shop  of  ihe  soul, 
Redeem'd  us  by  his  blood. 

7  O  christians  then,  let  us  partake, 

And  suffer  with  our  Lord  ; 
And  bear  the  cross  for  Jesus'  sake, 
And  wait  the  great  reward. 


163 


C  M. 

1  /^i  OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise, 
vJT  Thy  glory  is  mv  song  • 

Though  sinners  speak  agarnst  thy  grace, 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 

With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 

They  compass'd  him  around. 

3  Their  mis'ries  his  compassion  move, 

Their  peace  he  still  pursu'd  ; 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause; 

Yet  with  his  dying  bieath, 
He  pray'd  for  murd're  s  on  his  cross, 
And  bless'd  his  foes  in  death. 

5  Lord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shine 

In  vain  before  mine  eyes  ? 
Give  me  a  soul  akin  to  thine, 
To  love  my  enemies. 

6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage, 

And  in  my  Savior's  name 
I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage, 
Who  slander  and  condemn. 
123 


164     THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  E ASTER. 

Third  Sunday  after  Easter,  called  Jubilate. 
Gospel — John  16.  16-23. 


164 


C  M. 

1  T"¥7HEN  Christ  let  his  disciples  know, 

V  V     That  he  should  soon  depart, 
And  leave  them  to  this  world  below, 
It  griev'd  them  to  their  heart. 

2  To  them  he  also  testified, 

What  sorrows  they  would  have  ; 
That  they  should  see  him  crucified, 
And  laid  into  the  grave. 

3  Sure,  that  was  more  distressing  still, 

Such  words  as  these  to  hear  ; 
And  much  contrary  to  their  will, 

That  Christ  such  things  should  bear. 

4  They  hop'd  a  great  and  better  thing, 

When  first  with  him  they  join'd  ; 
They  hop'd  that  he  uould  be  their  king, 
And  govern  to  their  mind. 

5  God's  counsels  were  to  them  unknown  ; 

They  knew  not  his  decree, 
That  Jesus  should  for  sin  atone, 
By  dying  on  the  tree. 

6  When  we  first  join  with  Jesus  too, 

Our  hearts  are  over-  joy'd  ; 
When  we  have  him  no  more  in  view, 
Then  is  our  peace  destroy'd. 

7  Like  the  disciples  we  do  mourn, 

When  Jesus  disappears  ; 
Like  them  we  find  reproach  and  scorn, 
And  many  doubts  and  fears, 

8  But  our  great  consolation  is  ; 

He  will  return  again  — 
If  we  but  trust  his  promises, 
Our  peace  shall  still  remain.  £, 

124 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.  165.  166 


165 


L.   M. 

1  £~\  God,  my  Sun,  thy  blissful  rays 

\J  Can  warm,  rejoice,  and  guide  my  heart  1 
How  dark,  how  mournful  are  my  days, 
If  thy  enlivening  beams  depart ! 

2  Scarce  through  the  shades,  a  glimpse  of  day 
Appears  to  these  desiring  eyes  ! 

But  shall  my  drooping  spirit  say, 
The  cheerful  morn  will  never  rise? 

3  0  let  me  not  despairing  mourn, 
Though  gloomy  darkness  spreads  the  sky  \ 
My  glorious  Sun  will  yet  return 

And  night  with  all  its  horrors  fly. 

4  O  for  the  bright,  the  joyful  day, 
When  hope  shall  in  fruition  die  ! 
So  tapers  lose  their  feeble  ray, 
Beneath  the  sun's  refulgent  eye. 


166 


Epistle.  —  1  Pet.    2.  11-20. 


L.  M. 

1  "|  JTOW  bless'd  are  they  who  always  strive 
JL  J.   To  keep  their  souls  to  God  alive! 
Who  keep  their  minds  with  God  arrang'd, 
And  Jive  to  ev'ry  vice  estrang'd. 

2  They  war  with  Satan,  world,  and  flesh, 
And  e'er  renew  their  strength  afresh; 
They  honor  God  in  all  they  do, 

And  always  good  examples  shew. 

3  Although  they  bear  reproach  and  blame, 
They  glorify  their  Savior's  name  ; 
They  treat  their  enemies  with  love, 
Which  is  their  method  to  reprove. 

4«  Whate'er  their  state  of  life  may  be, 
They  keep  their  hearts  from  envy  free  : 
L  2  125 


L.    M. 

James  2.   18. 


1(57,  168    THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER 

From  all  revenge  they  will  abstain, 
To  shame  the  ignorance  of  men 
5  This  makes  their-  state  of  mind  complete, 
When  they  with  patience  can  submit 
To  all  the  precepts  ol  the  Lord, 
His  ordinance  and  blessed  word.  J. 

167 
i  |i 

J.  When  all  their  works  exhibit  death, 
When  they  indulge  sume  sinful  view 
In  all  they  say,  in  all  they  do. 

2  The  true  believer  fears  the  Lord, 
Obeys  his  precepts,  keeps  his  word; 
Commits  his  works  to  God  alone, 
And  seeks  his  will  before  his  own. 

3  A  barren  tree  that  bears  no  fruit, 
Brings  no  great  glory  to  its  root  : 
When  on  the  boughs  rich  fruit  we  see, 
'  Tis  then  we  cry,  "  A  goodly  tree  !  " 

4  Never  did  men  by  faith  divine 
To  selfishness  or  sloth  incline  ; 

The  christian  works  with  all  his  pow'r, 
And  grieves  that  he  can  work  no  more. 

Fourth  Sunday  after  Easter,  called  Cantate. 
Gospel. — John   16.  5-15. 


168 


C.   M. 

1  £~^k  precious  word  the  Savior  spake, 
\J  To  his  disciples  dear  ; 

Though  you,  my  friends,  I  must  forsake, 
You  need  not  doubt  nor  fear. 

2  To  my  bless'd  Father  I  ascend. 

And  leave  you  here  below; 
126 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTKR.     16D 

I  will  remain  your  greatest  friend, 
And  you  shall  find  il  true. 

3  For  that  ye  now  lament  and  grieve, 

It  answers  for  youi  good  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  shall  you  receive, 
The  Comforter  from  God. 

4  Your  souls  shall  be  with  grace  endow'd, 

Your  hearts  abound  with  joy, 
Your  fears  shall  vanish  like  a  cloud  I 
That  with  the  winds  does  fly. 

5  He  shall  reprove  the  world  of  sin, 

Because  of  unbelief; 
Which  evermore  the  cause  has  been, 
That  men  find  no  relief. 

6  By  faith  in  Jesus,  man  is  sav'd  ! 

Restor'd  to  God  again  ; 
But  unbelief  keeps  man  enslaved, 
And  rivets  Satan's  chain. 

7  My  innocence  and  righteousness 

He  shall  sufficient  piove  : 
When  he  shall  make  the  world  confess, 
That  I  do  rei^n  above. 

8  The  Prince  of  darkness  is  condemn'd, 

With  all  his  art  and  pow'r  ; 
And  man  is  greatly  to  be  blam'd 

To  serve  him  any  more.  %% 


169 


L.  M. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfott  from  above. 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide  ; 
O'er  ev'ry  thought  and  step  preside. 
Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  ev'ry  sin  and  hurtful  snare  ; 
Lead  to  thy  word,  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 
127 


170   FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

That  we  may  know  and  love  thy  way  ; 

Plant  holy  tear  in  ev'ry  heart, 

That  we  from  thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  righteousness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take,  to  dwell  with  God  ; 
Lead  us  to  heav'n,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 


170 


Epistle. —  James  1.   16-21. 
C,  M. 


1  r^ROM  God  above,  the  God  of  heav'n, 
F    Is  ev'ry  gift  bestow'd  ; 

And  all  we  need  from  him  is  giv'n, 
Salvation,  life,  and  food. 

2  The  God,  our  Father,  and  our  Light, 

He  changes  nevermore  ; 
Whose  ways  are  holy,  just,  and  right, 
Whose  promises  are  sure. 

3  His  Spirit  and  the  gospel-word 

Create  the  mind  anew  ; 
The  Savior's  image  is  restor'd ! 
His  mercies  bi  ought  to  view. 

4  And  thus  renew'd  and  born  again, 

And  made  the  heirs  of  grace, 
We  will  for  evermore  abstain 
From  sin  and  sinners'  ways. 

5  And  swift  to  hear,  and  slow  to  speak, 

Not  subject  unto  wrath, 
Are  they  who  keep  their  souls  awake, 
By  constant  pray'r  and  faith. 

-6  Lord,  may  it  be  my  chief  concern, 
To  live  as  christians  ought ; 
And  may  I  ever  live  and  learn 

The  lessons  I  am  taught.  t. 

128 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER.  171,17$ 


171 


C   M. 

FATHER,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift ; 
My  soul  on  thee  depends  ; 
Convinc'd  that  ev'ry  perfect  gift 
From  the€  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  pow'r,  and  wisdom  too  : 
Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  We  cannot  speak  one  useful  word, 

One  holy  thought  conceive  ; 
Unless,  in  answer  to  our  Lord, 
Thyself  the  blessing  give. 

4  His  blood  demands  the  purchased  grace ; 

His  blood's  availing  plea 
Obtain 'd  the  help  for  all  our  race, 
And  sends  it  down  to  me, 

5  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought. 

Our  good  is  all  divine  : 
The  praise  of  ev'ry  virtuous  thought, 
And  righteous  word,  is  thine. 

6  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  powV  on  thee  to  call ; 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live, 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 


Fifth  Sunday  after  Easter,  called 
Rosrate. 


Gospel.  — John   16.  23-30. 
L.  M. 


172 

1    /^REAT  comforts  does  the  Savior  give 
VJf   To  those  who  in  his  word  believe ; 
He  says,  the  Father  will  indeed 
Grant  to  his  saints  all  they  do  need. 
129 


17£  ASCENSION. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  nights* 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 
None  but  a  living  pow'r  unites 
To  Chiist  the  living  Head:  — 

3  A  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart 

A  faith  that  works  by  love  ; 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  Faith  must  obey  our  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace  : 
A  pard'ning  God  requires  us  still 
To  perfect  holiness. 


176 


Ascension-  Day, 
Gospel.— Mark  16.   14-20. 

C  M. 

1  T^¥THEN  Jesus'  time  had  fully  com'. 

T  ?     To  leave  this  world  belo wt 
Then  he  return'd  to  heav'n,  his  home  I 
Where  he  is  worship'd  now, 

2  His  work  on  earth  is  all  complete  : 

His  suff' lings  have  an  end  ; 
In  heav'n  he  took  his  place  and  seat. 
And  reigns  at  God's  i  ight  hand. 
5  The  hosts  of  heaven  praise  his  name, 
And  of  his  wonders  sing; 
Then  let  us  join  to  do  the  same, 
And  worship  him  our  King. 

4  To  him  are  endless  praises  due. 

From  all  that  live  and  move  ; 
Yet  men  or  angels  cannot  shew 
The  greatness  of  his  love. 

5  We  shall  more  fully  sing  his  praise, 

When  we  get  near  his  throne  — 
And  love  and  thank  him  all  our  days, 
For  all  that  he  has  done. 
132 


ASCENSION.  177,  17S 

i  ryiy  l.  m. 

1  /   /  Psalm    24.  7. 

1  /^|UR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead ; 
\J  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 

The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led— . 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nlv  gates ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 

He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right :  — 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?  " 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  overcame  ; 

The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell,  o'erthrew  ; 
And  Jesus,  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 

1  rjQ  c     M. 

I/O  Luke  24.  50,  51. 

1  TT  is  the  voice  of  love  divine, 
X  That  strikes  the  list'ning  ear, 

That  soothes  his  mourning  foll'wer's  grief, 
And  wipes  the  falling  tear. 

2  "Because  I  leave  this  world" — he  cries, 

"  Your  weeping  eyes  o'er  flow  ; 
But  tho'  I  seek  my  native  skies, 

My  heart  remains  below," 
"My  Spirit  shall  descend,  and  rest 

Upon  each  faithful  head, 
Till  I,  your  Lord,  return  to  call 

My  servants  from  the  dead." 
He  said — and  lifting  up  his  hands, 

Pronounc'd  his  parting  prayer  ; 
When  lo,  a  bright  descending  cloud 

Convey'd  him  thro'  the  air. 

M  133 


179,  180  ASCENSION. 

5  With  solemn  awe  his  folPwers  viewed 

The  splendor  of  the  scene, 
While  the  unfolding  gates  of  light 
Receiv'd  the  Savior  in. 

6  Burning  with  holy  zeal,  they  spread, 

Thro'  distant  lands,  his  word  : 
And  we,  like  them,  with  faith  and  joy 
Expect  our  risen  Lord. 

179 

1  TVTOW  let  us  rai>e  our  cheerful  strains, 
JL1    And  join  the  blissful  choir  above  ; 
There  our  exalted  Savior  reigns, 

And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  love  : 

2  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 
In  agonizing  pains  expir'd, 

To  save  us  rebels, — yes,  'tis  he  ! 

How  bright,  how  lovely,  how  admir'd  ! 

3  Jesus,  who  died,  that  we  might  live, 
Died  in  the  wretched  tiaitor's  place  ; 
0  what  returns  can  mortals  give 
For  such  immeasu  able  grace  ! 

4  Were  universal  nature  ours, 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store  ; 
Nature  and  art,  v\ it h  al    their  pow'rs, 
Would  still  confe  s  the  off'rer  poor. 

5  Yet  tho1  for  bounty  so  divine 
We  ne'er  can  equal  honors  rai«e  : 
Jesus  !  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine, 
And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise. 


180 
J 


Epistle.  —  Acts   1.   1-11. 


C  M. 

ESUS  our  Lord  to  heav'n  is  gone, 
And  sits  at  God's  i  ight  hand  ! 
134 


ASCENSION.  181 

Where  arigels  him  their  Sov'reign  own, 

And  are  at  his  command. 
Lb  !  he  ascends  with  pow'r  and  might, 

To  heav'n,from  whence  he  came — 
And  there  he  reigns  in  glorious  light, 

And  angels  praise  his  name. 
3  For  that  he  once  himself  abas'd, 

And  died  to  set  us  free ; 
He  is  by  all  in  heaven  prais'd, 

And  will  for  ever  be. 
Once  more  on  eai  th  he  is  to  come^ 

To  judge  the  human  race, 
And  take  his  ransom'd  people  home, 

To  know  his  pow'r  and  grace.  p 


181 


C   M. 

1  /^\H  for  a  shout  of>acred  joy 
\Jr  To  God  the  sov'reign  King  ! 

Let  ev'ry  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus  our  God  ascends  on  high  ; 

His  heav'nly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  thro'  the  sky, 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing  ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound^ 

Let  knowledge  guide  the  song  ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue^ 

In  Isra'l  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race  ; 
JBut  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own. 

And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 
135 


182  SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSIOIC. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 
There  Abraham's  God  is  known; 
While  pow'rs  and  princes,  shields  &  swords 
Submit  before  his  throne. 


Sunday  after  Ascension-  Day, 
Gospel.  —  John  15.  26.  to  ch.  16.  4r, 


182 


C   M. 

1  r^HRTST'S  servants  should  not  be  afraid 
V>/  Their  duties  to  perform  ; 

The  promises,  the  Lord  hath  made, 
Will  guard  them  in  the  storm. 

2  They  should  not  think  it  hard  or  strange, 

To  bear  the  Savior's  cross  ; 

For  Satan  seeks  to  have  revenge 

On  those  who  cause  his  loss. 

3  When  Satan,  sin,  and  world  combine, 

Their  labors  to  oppose, 
Yet  Jesus  by  his  povv'r  divine, 
Will  baffle  all  such  foes. 

4  Tho'  griefs  and  sorrows  them  await,. 

And  trials  of  their  faith  ; 
To  some  it  proves  their  lot  and  fate, 
To  feel  the  stroke  of  death. 

5  All  this  should  nevermore  indeed 

Fright  feeble  saints  away  ; 
God  giveth  strength  as  they  do  need,. 
According  to  the  day. 

6  Supported  by  that  mighty  hand, 

Such  servants  may  endure 
To  persevere,  and  firmly  stand, 
In  spite  of  Satan's  pow'r.  {» 

136 


SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION".      183?  1&4 


183 


C  M. 
Psalm  119.  117. 


1  "]["    ORD,hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways? 

I  J  Conduct  me  in  thy  fear, 
And  grant  me  such  supplies  of  grace, 
That  I  may  persevere. 

2  Let  but  thy  own  almighty  arm 

Sustain  a  feeble  worm, 
I  shall  escape,  secure  from  harm, 
Amid  the  dreadful  storm. 

3  Be  thou  my  all  sufficient  friend, 

'Till  all  my  toils  shall  cease  ; 
Guard  me  through  life,  and  let  my  end 
Be  everlasting  peace. 


Epistle — 1  Pet.  4.8-11. 
C.  M. 


184 

1  TJE  sober,  watching  unto  pray 'r, 
JD  Ye  who  would  serve  the  Lord  ; 
Since  faithful  christians'  duties  are, 

To  walk  the  narrow  road. 

2  Let  fervent  charity  abound, 

That  grace  from  God  above  ; 
For  where  that  precious  gift  is  found3 
It  covers  faults  with  love. 

3  If  charity  possess  the  mind, 

It  proves  itself  indeed, 
Such  are  affectionate  and  kind 
To  all  that  are  in  need. 

4  Such  ne'er  begrudge  what  they  can  do* 

But  help  on  ev'ry  side  *, 
And  thus  to  help  each  other  through. 
True  christians  are  employ'd. 

5  As  faithful  stewards  of  the  Lardv 

Each  occupies  his  place, 
M  2  137 


185,  186       SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION. 

Applies  the  oracles  and  word 

With  all  the  means  of  grace.  J. 

185 

1  "TjL'ESTistheman,  whose  breast  can  more, 
JD  And  melt,  with  pity  to  the  poor, 

Whose  soul,  by  sympathizing  love, 
Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure. 

2  His  heart  contrives  for  iheir  relief 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do  ; 
He  in  the  time  of  gen't  al  gi  ief 

Shall  find  the  Lord  hath  mercy  too. 

3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth 
With  sacred  blessings  on  his  head, 
When  drought,  and  pe-iilence,  and  dearth, 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiv'n, 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heav'n. 

Whitsunday. 
Gospel— John  14.  23-31. 


186 


C    M. 


1  irjOW  bless'd  arethev  who  love  the  Lord, 
Jtl  And  seek  his  will  to  do  ; 

Thev  have  his  promise  and  his  word, 
That  he  will  love  them  too. 

2  The  Holy  Spirit  shall  reveal 

The  gracious  will  of  God— 
And  thus  their  hearts  shall  know  and  feel 
The  worth  of  Jesus'  blood. 

3  That  which  the  world  cannot  receive, 

The  peace  of  God  within, 
13^ 


WHITSUNDAY.  187 

Is  the  reward  to  all  who  b'lieve  ; 
And  they  will  conquer  sin. 

4  The  Holy  Ghost,  with  heav'nly  grace, 

And  blessings  from  above, 
Will  make  snch  hearts  his  dwelling  place, 
And  fill  the  soul  with  love. 

5  He  will  for  ever  there  abide, 

To  all  their  wants  attend  ; 
To  be  their  counsel  and  their  guide. 
Their  safeguard  and  their  friend. 

6  0  happv,  where  such  grace  divine 

Can  have  its  real  aboue  ; 
O  may  such  treasures  too  be  mine  ! 

Those  precious  gilts  of  God,  J. 

187  L    M. 

1  jT\  Comforter  ot  God,  come  down, 

\J  And  cause  our  hearts  to  be  thine  own  j 
Thy  heav'nly  H^ht  in  us  to  shine, 
Would  fill  our  hearts  with  grace  divine. 

2  Thou  blessed  gift  from  God  above, 
Thou  heav'nly  light  and  fire  of  love, 
O  let  thy  povv'r  and  grace  be  felt, 
And  cause  ourhardenM  hearts  to  melt-, 

3  Our  sinful  state  to  us  reveal, 
And  godiy  sot  row  let  us  feel ; 
Thy  sacred  gilts  to  us  impart, 

And  write  thy  laws  upon  each  heart* 

4  0,  fill  ou*-  souls  with  heav'nly  grace, 
Till  we  thy  sacred  love  embrace  j 
Thy  work  be^un  in  us  renew, 

And  finish  our  salvation  too. 

5  Grant  us  a  true  and  living  faith, 
And  make  us  faithful  unto  death; 
Help  us  escape  the  snares  of  sin 
And  grant  us  joy  and  peace  within*, 

139 


188,  189  WHITSUNDAY. 

6  Teach  us  the  Father  ^o  confess, 
The  Son,  our  life  and  righteousness  ; 
O  Holy  Ghost,  thy  gifts  be  giv'n, 
And  fit  us  for  the  courts  of  heav'n.*         \» 

188  L.   M. 

1  TESUS,  we  on  thy  word  depend 

J    Spoken  by  thee  while  present  here* 
The  Father  in  thy  name  shall  send 
The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

2  That  promise  made  to  Adam's  race, 
Now,  Lord,  in  us,  ev'n  us  fulfill, 
And  give  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace, 
To  teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will. 

3  That  heav'nly  teacher  of  mankind, 
That  guide  infalible  impart, 

To  bring  thy  sayings  to  our  mind, 
And  write  them  on  our  faithful  heart, 

4  He  only  can  the  words  apply 
Thro'  which  we  endless  life  possess, 
And  deal  to  each  his  legacy, 

His  Lord's  unutterable  peace. 

5  That  peace  of  God,  that  peace  of  thine 
0  may  he  now  to  us  bring  in, 

And  fill  our  souls  with  pow'r  divine, 
And  make  an  end  of  fear  and  sin. 

6  The  length  and  breadth  of  love  reveal, 
The  hight  and  depth  of  Deity, 

And  all  the  sons  of  glory  seal, 

And  change,  and  make  us  all  like  thee! 


189 
'C 


Epistle Acts  2.  1-13; 


L.  M. 

OME,  O  thou  blessed  Comforter  ? 

Thy  precious  gifts  on  us  confer  j 

140 


WHITSUNDAY.  190 

Thy  glorious  light  to  us  reveal, 
And  cause  each  heart  thy  love  to  feel. 

2  May  we  like  the  disciples  be, 
Who  earnestly  did  wait  on  thee, 
Until  thy  promises  were  giv'n, 

Thy  gifts  on  them  sent  down  from  heav'n, 

3  May  we  like  them,  be  fill'd  with  joy, 
Like  them,  our  efforts  all  employ, 

To  sing  thy  praise,  and  show  thy  love, 
Thy  wonders  and  thy  blessings  prove. 

4  Thy  heav'nly  aid  and  quick'ning  pow'rs 
Can  warm  these  frozen  hearts  of  ours: 
Likewise  afford  us  life  and  heat, 

To  conquer  ev'ry  foe  we  meet. 

5  To  have  thy  love  is  life  indeed  ! 
Thy  gifts  and  grace  is  all  we  need  : 
To  make  us  happy  in  thy  ways 

And  fit  us  for  to  sing  thy  praise.  |. 


190 


L.  M. 

1  ^IREAT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
^J  When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 

While  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave  ! 
And  pow'r  to  kill,  and  pow'r  to  save  ! 
Furnish'd  their  tongues  with  wondrous  words 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 

3  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Were  by  these  heav'nly  arms  subdu'd, 
The  heathens  saw  thy  glory,  Lord  ! 

And,  wond'ring,  bless'd  thy  gracious  word, 

4  Come  the  great  dav,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  all  shall  feel  thy  saving  pow'r, 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  confesi 
The  beauty  of  thy  holiness  t 

141 


191  ,  192        WHITSUN-MONDAYc 


191 


Whitsun- Monday. 
Gospel. —  John  3.  16-21. 


L.  M. 

1  /^1  OD  lov'd  the  world  beyond  degree, 
\Jf    Sure,  no  such  other  Jove  can  be  ; 

He  sent  his  Son,  who  died,  and  sav'd 
The  whole  of  man  to  sin  cnslav'd. 

2  He  bore  the  curse  to  make  us  blest ; 
On  him  doth  our  salvation  rest ; 
When  all  our  sins  on  him  were  laid, 
His  death  lor  all  atonement  made. 

3  His  death  has  purchased  life  and  grace. 
For  all  the  lost  of  Adam's  lace  ; 

No  other  saciifice  could  pay 
For  sin,  and  take  our  guilt  away. 

4  They  who  on  him,  the  Savior  b'lieve, 
They  shall  not  peiish,  but  shall  live  ; 
The  Savior  came  not  to  condemn 
The  sons  of  men,  but  ransom  them. 

5  Come,  helpless  sinners,  take  a  view, 
Come,  see  what  Christ  has  done  for  you  ; 
Believe  in  him,  and  trust  his  pow'r,         , 
And  he  will  save  you  evermore.  t- 


192 


L.  M. 

"]VTOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
J3i    Did  <  hiist  the  Son  of  God  appear 
No  weapons  in  his  harids  ate  j-een, 
No  flamng  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  lov'd  the  race  of  mm  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 
142 


WHITS  UN-MONDAY.  195 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Savior's  word, 
Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

4  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refuse  his  grace  ; 
Who  God's  eternal   Son  despise, 
The  hottest  hell  shall  be  their  place. 


193 


Epistle.— Acts  10.  42-48. 


C.  M 

1  /"^OME,  blessed  Spirit,  from  above, 
V>>  And  visit  us  below — 

Cause  us  to  taste  and  feel  thy  love; 
In  thee  to  live  and  grow. 

2  No  gift  but  thine  our  soul  inspires, 

To  love  thee  as  we  would  ; 
Nor  work  in  us  such  pure  desires, 
To  serve  thee  as  we  should. 

:5  Thy  gifts  alone  can  cheer  the  mind, 
And  cause  our  feat  s  depart ; 
Without  that,  we  are  deaf  and  blind, 
And  of  a  stubborn  heart. 

4  By  nature  we  are  prone  to  ill  : 

Perverse  are  all  our  ways — 
And  we  have  neiiher  strength  nor  will 
To  live  unto  thy  praise. 

5  But  when  thy  blessings  a»  e  bestow'd, 

These  wants  are  all  supplied  ! 
And  we  partake  the  "race  of  God, 
Till  we  are  sanctified. 

6  Thus  we  are  made  the  truth  to  hear, 

And  trust  unto  thy  word — 
And  with  a  godly  holy  fear 
To  worship  thee,  our  Lord, 
143 


J  94  WHITSUN-MONDAY. 

Iy4l  John   14.  16-17. 

1  T^|FAR  Lord  !  and  shall  thy  Spirit  rest 

I  9  In  such  a  wretched  heart  as  mine£ 
Unworthy  dwelling  !  glorious  guest ! 
Favor  astonishing,  divine ! 

2  When  sin  prevails,  and  gloomy  fear, 
And  hope  almost  expires  in  night, 
Lord,  can  thy  Spirit  then  be  here — 
Great  spring  of  comfort,  life,  and  light  ? 

3  Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh  ! 
'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart ! 
Else  would  my  hopes  for  ever  die, 
And  ev'ry  cheering  ray  depart. 

4  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soul, 
Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 

The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 
And  bid  my  drooping  pow'rs  rejoice  ? 

5  Whene'er  to  call  the  Savior  mine, 
With  ardent  wish,  my  heart  aspires, 
Can  it  be  less  than  pow'r  divine 
Which  animates  these  strong  desires  ? 

6  What  less  than  thy  almighty  word 
Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust, 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust? 

7  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say 

"  I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace/' 

Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace? 

$  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 
For  ever  dwell,  0  God  of  love  ! 
And  light  and  heav'nly  peace  impart, — 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above* 
144 


195 


TRINITY- SUNDAY.         195,   196 

Trinity- Sunday. 
Gospel — John  3.  1-15. 


C  M. 

1  TTOW  bless'd  are  they  who  take  delight 
Jtl  To  visit  Christ  the  Lord  ! 

As  Nicodemus  came  by  night, 
To  hear  the  gospel  word. 

2  The  Lord  will  open  to  their  view, 

The  things  of  greatest  worth — 
That  which  before  they  never  knew, 
The  new  and  heav'nly  birth. 

3  Christ  solemnly  declares  'tis  true, 

This  truth  will  e'er  remain  ;    i 
God's  kingdom  ye  can  never  view, 

Till  ye  are  born  again  ! 
4>  The  water  and  the  Spirit  are 

The  means  which  Christ  directs  ; 
And  as  the  Savior  doth  declare, 

These  must  have  their  effects. 
5  But  how  this  gracious  work  is  wrought, 

Is  more  than  man  can  know  ! 
And  far  beyond  the  reach  of  thought, 

What  heav'nly  grace  can  do. 
The  Spirit  worketh  as  he  please  ; 

And  they  who  will  submit, 
Shall  find  that  God's  appointed  ways 

Will  make  the  work  complete.  *. 


196 


C  M. 
John  3.   5-7. 


SINNERS!  this  solemn  truth  regard! 
Hear,  all  ye  sons  of  men  ; 
For  Christ  the  Savior  hath  declar'd 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again. " 
N  145 


1S7  ^rinity-sunday. 

2  Whate'er  might  be  your  birth  or  blood, 

The  sinner's  boast  is  vain  : 
Thus  saith  the  glorious  Son  of  God,- 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again. i$ 

3  By  nature  we  are  all  deprav'd  r 

The  heart  *s  defiVd  by  sin,' , 
Without  thy  grace  we  eari't  be  sav'd 
M  Ye  must  be  born  again.  M 

4  That  which  is  born  of  flesh  is  flesh, 

And  flesh  it  will  remain  : 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 
•*  Ye  must  be  born  again. " 

5  The  water  and  the  Spirit  are 

The  means ;  the  Savior  *s  plain ; 
To  put  on  Christ  our  garment  bright, 
ik  Ye  must  be  born  again,'* 

6  This  glorious  robe  of  grace  divrne 

May  dying  sinners  claim  ; 
And  live  secure  in  C'hrist  the  vine 
"  0  al)  that 's  btfrh  again.  " 

7  fepirit  of  life!,  thy  grace  impart 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain  : 
And  witness  Lord  in  ev'ry  heart 
"  That  we  are  born  again.  " 

1Q7  %      L.  M 

lV  I  Num.  21.  8,  9. 

1  ^yfTHENIsraTsgrievingtnbeScomplain'd 

V  T     With  fiery  serpents  greatly  pain'd 
A  serpent  straight  the  prophet  made 
Of  molten  brass  to  view  display'd. 

2  Around  the  fainting  crowds  attend > 

To  heav'n  their  mournful  sighs  ascend  ; 
They  hope,  they  look,  while  from  the  pole 
Descends  a  pow'r  that  makes  them  whole. 

3  But,  O,  what  healing  to  the  heart 
Doth  our  Redeemer's  crdss  impart ! 

146 


C  Mt 
John  3.  14.-16 


TRINITY-SUNDAY.  198,  199 

What  life,  by  faith,  our  souls  receive 
What  pleasure  do  his  sorrows  give ! 

4  Still  may  I  view  the  Savior's  cross, 
And  other  objects  count  but  loss  ; 
Here  still  be  fix'd  my  feasted  eyes, 
Enraptur'd  with  his  sacrifice  ! 

5  Jesus  the  Savior !  balmy  name  ! 

Thy  worth  my  tongue  would  now  proclaim  ; 
By  thy  atonement  set  me  free, 
My  life  my  hope  is  all  from  thee. 

198 

1    G*0  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 
O  The  brazen  serpent  high, 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease, 
The  camp  forbore  to  die. 

%  u  Look  upward  in  the  dying  hour, 
And  live,"  the  prophet  cries  ; 
But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure, 
When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

3  High  on  the  cross  the  Savior  hung  ; 

High  in  the  heav'ns  he  reigns  ; 
Here  sinners,  by  th'  old  serpent  stung, 
Look  and  forget  their  pains. 

4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives  ; 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope, 
Th'   expiring  Gentile  lives. 


199 
'O 


Epistle.  — Rom.  11.  33-36, 

L.  M. 

highth  and  depth  of  boundless  love^ 
Not  men  below,  nor  saints  above 
W 


200  TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

Can  search  the  great  Creator's  ways, 
Or  know  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

2  Not  angels'  search,  nor  human  skill, 
Can  ever  comprehend  his  will ; 

His  judgments,  counsels,  and  his  mind, 
The  wisest  creature  cannot  find. 

3  Yet,  God  was  pleased  to  unfold 

The  things  that  were  conceal'd  of  old, 
When  he  divulg'd  that  glorious  plan, 
Which  was  to  save  the  race  of  man. 

4  At  first  unto  the  Jews  alone, 

This  was  by  types  and  shadows  shown ; 
Besides  his  prophets  and  his  word 
To  show  the  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

5  But  0,  this  was  not  understood, 

That  man  should  be  redeem'd  with  blood  ; 
This  was  to  Jews  and  Greeks  conceal'd, 
Till  all  was  in  the  factreveal'd. 

6  The  Jews  had  long  salvation  sought, 

In  their  own  works  which  they  had  wrought ; 

And  thus  refus'd  the  gospel  call, 

Which  prov'd  their  stumble  and  their  fall. 

7  The  Heathens  hear'd  the  gospel  voice  ; 
It  fill'd  their  souls  with  greatest  joys, 
When  this  great  myst'ry  came  to  view, 
That  Jesus  died  to  save  them  too. 

8  O,  highth  and  depth  of  love  divine  ; 
Who  could  foresee  that  great  design? 
The  Lord  himself  from  heav'n  came  down, 
And  died  to  make  the  world  his  own.       J. 


200 
F 


C.  M. 

Rom.  1.  30.  ch.  5.  8,  9.  1  Pet.  3.  22. 

ATHER,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine  ! 
How  high  thy  winders  rise  t 
148 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.      201 

Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  pow'r, 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill, 
And  on  the  wings  of  ev'ry  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  woi  ras, 
Our  souls  are  fill'd  with  awe  divine, 
To  see  what  God  performs. 

4  When  sinner  s  break  the  Father's  law, 

The  dying  Son  atones  ; 
Oh  the  dear  myst'ries  of  his  cross! 
The  triumph  of  his  groans  ! 

5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heav'nly  plains  ; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  Immanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

6  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song  ; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


The  first  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
Gospel.  — Luke  16.  19-31. 


201 
A 


L.  M. 


Not  subject  to  restraining  grace, 
But  yielded  to  his  lusts  and  pride, 
And  set  all  fear  of  God  aside. 
Though  he  had  riches  laid  in  store, 
Yet  no  compassion  on  the  poor  ! 
A  beggar  in  a  helpless  state, 
Found  no  assistance  at  his  gate. 
N  2  149 


502      FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

3  The  worldling  spent  his  precious  days. 
In  luxuries,  in  sports  and  plays  — 
While  the  poor  beggar  lay  distress'd, 
With  poverty  and  sores  oppress'd. 

4  But  to  them  both  it  proved  strange,    m/ 
To  meet  with  such  a  sudden  change  ; 
The  worldling  sent  to  endless  pain, 
The  beggar  plac'd  with  Christ  to  reign. 

5  This  is  the  sinner's  awful  case  : 
They  who  neglect  the  time  of  grace, 
They  cry  for  help,  but  0  !  too  late, 
When  once  they  share  their  lot  and  fate. 

6  The  worldling  pray'd  to  get  relief, 
To  mitigate  his  pain  and  grief; 
But  father  Abrah'm  could  not  grant 
That  cooling  drop  which  he  did  want. 

7  If  we  seek  heaven  here  on  earth, 

We  loose  the  heav'n  of  greater  worth  j 
To  bear  the  cross  with  Jesus  here. 
Entitles  us  to  glory  there. 

8  Dear  Savior,  make  us  truly  wise, 
All  sinful  pleasures  to  despise  — 
The  greatest  evil  we  can  do, 

That  is  to  choose  our  heav'n  below,        J. 

2\)Z  Luke  6.' 25. 

1  TN  what  confusion  earth  appears  ! 

J.   God's  dearest  children  bath'd  in  tears; 
While  they  who  heav'n  itself  deride, 
Riot  in  luxury  and  pride, 

2  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend, 
And  ere  1  censure,  view  the  end  : 
That  end,  how  diffVent  !  who  can  tell 
The  wide  extremes  of  heav'n  and  hell? 

3  See  the  red  flames  around  him  twine, 
Who  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine! 

150 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY      508 

Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain, 
•T*  allay  the  scorching- of  his  pain. 

4  While  round  the  saint,  so  poor  below, 
Full  rivers  of  salvation  flow ; 

On  Abrah'm's  breast  he  leans  his  head,t 
And  banquets  on  celestial  bread.. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  let  me  appear 
The  meanest  of  thy  servants  here  ; 
So  that  at  length  I  may  but  taste 
The  blessings  of  thy  marriage  feast- 


203 


Epistle.  —  1  Joha  4.  16  -21. 


C.    M. 

1  £~\  may  I  know  the  grace  of  God! 
\J  And  taste  his  love  divine ; 

His  love  which  he  hath  shed  abroad, 
Which  makes  the  Savior  mine. 

2  To  dwell  in  God,  and  God  in  me, 

Would  perfect  me  in  love : 
How  bless 'd  and  happy  would  I  be 
In  him  to  live  and  move, 

3  No  slavish  fear  torments  the  heart, 

Where  love  can  dwell  and  reign  ; 
The  pow'rs  of  darkness  must  depart, 
The  soul  is  freed  from  pain. 

4  We  love  him  who  hath  lov'd  us  first, 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood, 
Who  made  us  bless'd  when  we  were  curs'd^ 
And  enemies  to  God. 

5  To  love  the  Lord  thus  we  were  bound, 

Our  fellow-men  likewise  : 
Or  our  profession  will  be  found, 
But  vanity  and  Hes. 

6  Lord  !  make  me  faithful  and  sincere  ; 

Make  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
151 


204,  205   FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

That  I  may  never  need  to  fear 

Of  being  cast  away.  J. 

aAjQ\  ICor.  13.   8. 

1  TTAPPY  the  heart,  where  graces  reign, 
XX  Where  love  inspires  the  breast  : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 

And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas  !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear  : 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move  ; 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too, 
But  devils  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease  ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 


The  second  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
Gospel.  — Luke  14.  16-24. 


205 


C.  M. 

1  "\7E  sons  of  men,  come,  one  and  all ! 

X     Come  to  the  gospel  feast ; 

Obey  your  blessed  Savior's  call : 

O  come,  and  be  his  guest  ! 

2  We  bear  his  message  unto  you, 

Commission'd  by  the  Lord  : 
His  promises,  come  prove  them  true, 
And  trust  unto  his  word. 

3  All  things  for  you  are  ready  now, 

And  precious  is  the  treat  1 
152 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.      206 

And  all  you  need  he  will  bestow, 

To  make  your  joys  complete. 
4>  We  pray  that  you  may  all  draw  near, 

And  to  the  call  attend  ; 
They  who  refuse  our  call  to  hear, 

Despise  the  Lord,  their  friend. 

5  Nothing  pertaining  to  this  life, 

Should  cause  you  to  delay  ; 

Not  land,  nor  oxen,  nor  a  wife, 

Keep  you  from  Christ  away. 

6  Be  ye  not  like  the  stubborn  Jews, 

Who  all  his  calls  disdain'd. 
Because  they  did  his  grace  refuse, 
His  curse  on  them  remain'd. 

7  He  calleth  not  the  Jews  alone, 

But  all  who  will  receive; 
Come !  poor  and  needy  ev'ry  one, 

Come  ye  to  him,  and  Jive. 
$  But  come  ye  now,  make  no  delay  ! 

O  come  with  speed  and  haste, 
Lest  he  should  in  displeasure  say, 

My  feast  ye  shall  not  taste.  J. 


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C   M. 

1  fTlHE  King  of  heav'n  his  table  spreads, 

JL    And  dainties  crown  the  board  : 
Not  all  the  boasted  joys  of  earth 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life  are  giv'n  ; 
And  the  rich  blood,  which  Jesus  shed, 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heav'n. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,  who  long  have  stray'd 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come  ; 
Come  from  the  hedges  and  highways, 
And  grace  will  find  you  room, 
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f  07      SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

4  Thousands  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here  ; 
And  thousands  more,  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large, 

That  thousands  more  may  come  ; 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world 
O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 

6  All  things  are  ready  ;  enter  in, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame. 
Come,  take  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 


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Epistle.  —  1  John  3.  13-18. 


C.  M. 

1    /^V  christian  brethren,  marvel  not ! 
\J  What,  if  the  world  hate  you  ? 
It  is  the  christian's  share  and  lot, 
Whilst  here  on  earth  below. 
t-  The  world  will  ever  love  its  ways, 
Those  of  unrighteousness  ! 
The  carnal  mind  can  ne'er  embrace 
The  ways  of  life  and  peace. 

3  Those  who  have  pass'd  from  death  to  life, 

Must  needs  expect  to  find 
Continual  war  and  constant  strife, 
With  those  of  carnal  mind. 

4  The  soul  remains  with  sin  defiTd, 

Whilst  in  a  carnal  state  — 
And  never  will  be  reconcil'd 
To  bear  the  christian's  fate. 

5  Where  there  is  not  a  living  faith, 

The  mind  is  not  renew'd  ; 
And  still  remains  in  sin  and  death, 
And  enmity  with  God.  J. 

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208  fcM: 

1  tlLfeST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
jLJ  Our  hearts  in  christian  love  ; 

Th,e  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above* 

2  Before  our  Fathers  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  pray'rs  ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes  : 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 

But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again, 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  Way  ) 

While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin  we  shall  be  free  ; 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  re*£n 
Through  all  eternity. 


The  third  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel.  —  Luke  15.  1-10. 


209 


C.  M. 

JESUS  poor  sinners  will  rfeceive, 
And  make  them  welcohie  too ; 
He  calls  on  them,  to  coitle  and  live ! 
I  am  a  friend  to  you. 
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210      THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

2  He  eats  and  drinks,  and  treats  with  them, 

On  gracious  terms  of  peace  ; 
And  they  who  firmly  b'lieve  on  him, 
Shall  know  his  pard'ning  grace. 

3  He  seeks  them  as  poor  wand'ring  sheep, 

Who  err  and  go  astray  ; 
And  by  his  providence  will  keep 
Them  in  the  righteous  way. 

4  He  calls  them  with  a  loving  voice, 

And  wishes  them  to  come  ; 

And  angels  too  with  him  rejoice 

To  see  them  turning  home. 

5  He  seeks  the  lost,  till  they  are  found  ; 

He  saves  and  sets  them  free  ; 
In  him  do  pure  desires  abound, 
Their  happiness  to  see. 

6  0  why  should  sinners  dread  or  fear 

On  Jesus  to  attend  ? 
Who  calls  on  them  to  bring  them  near, 
To  him,  their  Lord  arm"  friend.  J. 

y^lU  Luke  15.  3,  4. 

1  \\ 7  H  EN  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fo  W 

▼  V     Has  lost  a  straying  sheep, 
Through  vales,  o'er  hills,  he  anxious  rovesk 
And  climbs  the  mountain's  steep. 

2  But  0  the  joy  !  the  transport  sweet ! 

When  he  the  wand'rer  finds  ; 
Up  in  his  arms  he  takes  his  charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 

3  Homeward  he  hastes  to  tell  his  joys, 

And  make  his  bliss  complete  : 
The  neighbors  hear  the  news,  and  all 
The  joyful  shepherd  greet. 

4  Yet  how  much  greater  is  the  joy 

When  grace  one  sinner  turns  ; 
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When  the  poor  wretch  with  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

5  Pleas'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ  ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heav'n  is  fiil'd  with  joy. 

6  Well-pleas'd  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner  weep ; 

Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 

7  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire  : 
"A  wand'ring  sheep  's  return'd,"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 


211 


Epistle.  —  1  Pet.  5.  6-11. 


C.   M. 

1  /"^AST  all  your  cares  upon  the  Lord, 
V>>  Who  careth  still  for  you  ; 

Your  pray'rs  shall  evermore  be  heard; 
Yes,  heard  and  answer'd  too. 

2  0  !  watch  and  pray  in  all  your  lives  ; 

Resist  the  devil's  pow'r  ! 
Who,  like  a  roaring  lion,  strives, 
Your  souls  for  to  devour. 

3  0  !  be  ye  steadfast,  strong  in  hope  ; 

Preserve  a  living  faith  ! 
That  will  support  and  bear  you  up, 
Against  the  pow'rs  of  death. 

4  Should  we  refuse  the  cross  to  bear, 

To  show  the  Savior's  name  ? 
Our  faithful  brethren  ev'ry  where, 
Do  ever  bear  the  same. 

5  And  after  suff'ring  here  a  while, 

The  sorrows  ye  may  meet ; 
O  157 


212,  213    THIRD  SUjfDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

All  our  afflictions,  pain,  and  toil, 
Will  make  our  joys  complete, 
6  The  God  of  love,  of  peace,  and  grace, 
Your  great  and  mighty  friend  ! 
Establish  you  in  all  his  ways, 

Until  your  warfare  end.  J- 

Ol  O  C.  M. 

As  L/C  IPet.    5.   8. 

1  tTSTHEN  night  descends  in  sable  guise, 

y   ?      And  spreads  her  gloom  around, 
To  close  the  weary  trav'ler's  eyes, 
And  rest  him  on  the  ground, 

2  Amidst  the  dreary  desert  wide, 

The  wand'rer  faints  to  hear, 
The  wild  alarm  on  ev'ry  side, 
Which  spreads  some  danger  near. 

3  So  in  this  wilderness  of  life, 

Whene'er  afflictions  come, 
We  sink,  as  in  a  night  of  grief, 
Far  from  our  shelt'ring  home. 

4  The  tempter's,  like  a  lion's  roar, 

Sounds  through  the  vale  abroad, 
Then  let  us  watch,  and  evermore 
Depend  upon  our  God. 

5  From  ev'ry  other  help  afar, 

And  left  without  a  friend, 
God  is  a  helper  ever  near, 
And  faithful  to  the  end. 


The  fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel.  —  Luke  6.  36-42. 


213 


L.  M. 

I    TTTE  must  be  merciful  and  kind, 
V  V     If  we  possess  the  Savior's  mind  j 
158 


Fourth  sunday  after  trinity.  214 

In  enmity  we  nare  not  live, 
But  freely  pardon  and  forgive. 

2  The  soul  with  spite  and  wrath  oppress'd 
Can  ne'er  attain  to  peace  and  rest ! 

But  slavish  fear,  and  guilt,  and  pain, 
Must  ever  on  that  heart  remain, 

3  Dare  wc  a  right  to  heaven  claim, 
Though  we  profess  the  christian  name 
Whilst  we  still  lack  the  nobler  part, 
The  love  of  God  to  rule  the  heart  ? 

4  To  love  our  friends,  and  them  alone, 
That  would  be  next  to  loving  none  ; 
To  love  a  friend,  but  not  a  foe, 
Such  love  hath  ev'ry  heathen  too. 

5  But  O  it  is  a  difPrent  case 

With  those  who  are  the  sons  of  grace  ! 
Not  eye  for  eye,  nor  tooth  for  tooth, 
Say  those  who  love  the  word  of  truth. 

6  What  ill  in  other  men  I  see, 
The  very  same  I  find  in  me  ; 

For  when  1  search  myself  within, 

I  find  the  best  I  do  is  sin.  J. 

^14     Rom.  14,  17,.19.     1  Cor.   10.  32. 

1  l^kJOI1  difPrent  food,  nor  different  dress, 
li    Compose  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord  ; 
But  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 
Faith,  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

2  When  weaker  christians  we  despise, 
We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wrong  ; 
For  God,  the  gracious  and  the  wise, 
Receives  the  feeble  with  the  strong. 

3  Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banish'd  hence, 
Meekness  and  love  our  souls  pursue  ; 
Nor  shall  our  practice  give  offence 

To  saints,  the  Gentile,  or  the  Jew, 
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Epistle.  —  Rom.  8.  18-23. 


215 


L.  M. 


1  flpHE  christian  suft'rings  here  below, 

J.    Do  not  deserve  to  be  compar'd 
Unto  the  joys  God  will  bestow, 
To  those  who  trust  unto  his  word. 

2  On  this  sure  promise  they  may  build  ; 
They  never  need  to  doubt  or  fear 
Such  glories  are  in  them  reveal'd, 
Which  will  repay  their  suff'rings  here., 

3  Happy  will  be  the  time  indeed, 
For  which  the  whole  creation  wait; 
When  ev'ry  creature  shall  be  freed 
From  its  oppress'd  and  mournful  state. 

4  In  Adam's  fall  the  whole  was  made 
Subject  to  vanity  and  sin  ; 

The  curse  on  all  the  earth  was  laid, 
And  all  that  is  contain'd  therein. 

5  All  creatures  may  be  said  to  groan, 
And  labor  in  distress  and  pain  ; 

All  living  creatures,  sun,  and  moon, 
They  feel  the  curse  of  guilt  and  stain. 

6  But  when  the  blessed  sons  of  God 
In  all  their  glory  come  to  view, 

When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  be  renew'd, 
All  creatures  are  redeemed  too.  J., 


216 


L.   M. 


1  "  /~\  Zion,  when  I  think  of  thee, 
KJ  I  wish  for  pinions  like  a  dove, 
And  mourn  to  think  that  I  should  be 
So  distant  from  the  place  I  love. 

%  ««  An  exile  here,  and  far  from  home, 
For  Zion's  sacred  walls  I  sigh, 
160 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.        217 

Thither  the  ransom'd  nations  come, 
And  see  the  Savior  eye  to  eye. 

3  "While  here  I  walk  on  hostile  ground, 
The  few  that  I  can  call  my  friends, 
Are  like  myself,  with  fetters  bound, 
And  weariness  our  steps  attends. 

4  "  But  yet  we  shall  behold  the  day 
When  Zion's  children  shall  return  ; 
Our  sorrows  then  shall  flee  away, 
And  we  shall  never,  never  mourn. 

5  "The  hope  that  such  a  day  will  come, 
Makes  ev'n  the  exile's  portion  sweet ; 
Though  now  we  wander  far  from  home, 
In  Zion  soon  we  all  shall  meet. " 


The  fifth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel — Luke  5.   1-11. 


217 


L.  M. 

1  AS  Peter  fished  all  the  night, 

jlV  And  toil'd  until  the  morning  light; 
His  labors  they  were  all  for  naught, 
He  drew  his  net,  but  nothing  caught. 

2  Such  is  the  case  with  teachers  too, 
All  they  can  teach,  or  say  or  do, 
That  cannot  cause  the  world  to  b'lieve, 
Or  yet  the  gospel  truth  receive. 

3  Except  the  Lord  their  labors  bless,     . 
Their  labors  are  without  success  ; 
Their  gospel -net  is  cast  in  vain, 
And  they  have  nothing  for  their  pain. 

4  When  Jesus  manages  the  case, 

And  clothes  the  word  with  pow'r  and  grace, 
Then  sinners  will  be  made  to  hear 
To  find  and  know  the  Savior  near. 
O  2  lpl 


518,219  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TR1NITT. 

5  At  his  commanding  word  we  cast 
Our  net,  and  hope  to  catch  at  last ! 
We  preach  to  men  the  gospel  word, 
And  for  the  blessing  trust  the  Lord. 

6  0,  make  us  faithful,  Lord,  we  pray  ! 
That,  like  true  fishermen,  we  may — 
In  all  our  office  act  our  part, 

And  seek  thy  cause  with  all  our  heart.    J. 


218 


L.  M. 

John  21.  6. 


1  TVfOW  while  the  gospel- net  is  cast, 
X^l    Do  thou,  0  Lord,  the  effort  own  ; 
For  num'rous  disappointments  past, 
Teach  us  to  hope  in  thee  alone. 

2  May  this  be  a  much  favor 'd  hour, 
To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led  ; 

0  clothe  thy  word  with  sov'reign  pow'r 
To  break  the  rocks,  and  raise  the  dead ! 

3  To  mourners  speak  a  cheering  word, 
On  seeking  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine  ; 
Let  poor  backsliders  be  restor'd, 
And  all  thy  saints  in  praises  join. 

4  |"  O  hear  our  pray'r,  and  give  us  hope, 
That  when  thy  voice  shall  call  us  home, 
Thou  still  wilt  raise  a  people  up 

To  love  and  praise  thee  in  our  room] 


219 


Epistle.  — 1  Pet.  3.  8-15. 


C.  M. 

HAPPY  are  they  and  truly  bless'd, 
Who  have  the  Savior's  mind  ; 
Whose  hearts  are  with  his  love  possessed, 

Which  makes  them  meek  and  kind. 
They  follow  Jesus  in  his  way, 
And  bear  with  each  assault ; 
162 


fclFTtt  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.      220 

Like  Jesus,  for  their  foes  they  pray> 
And  pardon  ev'ry  fault. 

3  Such  counsels  as  the  Lord  doth  give, 

They  ardently  pursue  : 
And  by  his  precepts  seek  to  live, 
In  all  they  say  or  do. 

4  In  all  their  lives  they  keep  a  guard, 

And  flee  from  ev'iy  ill — 
Their  constant  pray'rs  are  to  the  Lord  : 
"  Teach-  us  to  know  thy  will. " 

5  To  live  in  peace  is  their  desire, 

True  happiness  to  see  ; 
They  guard  their  tongues,  as  needs  require: 
From  vain  discourses  free. 

6  The  Lord  to  such  is  ever  near, 

He  guards  them  with  his  eyes — 
And  when  distress 'd,  his  gracious  £ar 
Is  open  to  their  cries.  J. 

C.    M. 
QOA         Psalm  119.   llih.  Part. 
Z>Z\3  Ver    5.  33 

1  /^  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
\_f  To  seek  his  statutes  sli  1  : 

O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 
-      Ver.  29. 

2  0  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart  ! 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit^ 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

Ver.  37,  36. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  mine  eyes, 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 
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221      SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Ver.   133. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 
Ver.  176. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray  ; 

My  feet  too  often  slip  ; 
Yet  since  I  've  not  forgot  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wand'ring  sheep. 
Ver.  35. 

6  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands  ; 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 


The  sixth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
Gospel.— Matth.  5.  20-26. 


221 


L.  M. 

1  /"\UR  righteousness  must  far  exceed 
\J  That  of  the  Pharisees  indeed  ; 

It  must  be  of  a  diff'rent  kind, 
Such  as  renews  the  heart  and  mind. 

2  To  sing  and  pray,  and  make  a  show, 
Is  what  the  hypocrite  can  do  ; 

May  seem  to  act  the  christian  part, 
Yet  not  the  cause  of  Christ  at  heart. 

3  Where  grace  divine  reigns  not  within, 
The  mind  is  still  attach'd  to  sin  ; 
The  best  devotion,  dead  and  cold, 

As  was  the  Pharisees  of  old. 

4  But  difPrent  is  the  b'liever's  state, 
He  will  not  live  at  such  a  rate ; 
His  case  unto  himself  is  known, 
He  pleads  no  merits  of  his  own. 

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5  He  pleads  not  for  self- righteousness, 
But  all  he  pleads  is  pard'ning  grace  ; 
All  which  he  trusts  he  shall  partake, 
And  that  alone  for  Jesus'  sake. 

6  He  gains  that  faith  which  works  by  love,. 
And  all  within  him  live  and  move 

In  Christ  his  Savior,  and  his  God, 
Who  hath  redeem'd  him  with  his  blood. 

7  Here  is  the  christian  set  to  view  : 
Lord  grant  that  I  may  be  such  too  ; 
Grant  me  that  righteousness  I  need, 
Which  does  the  Pharisees'  exceed.  fc. 


222 


S.  M. 

IF  secret  fraud  should  dwell 
Within  this  heart  of  mine, 
Purge  out,  0  God, !  that  cursed  leav'n,. 

And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

If  any  rival  there 

Dares  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Oh,  tear  th'  infernal  traitor  thence 

And  reign  thyself  alone. 

Is  any  lust  conceal'd  ? 

Bring  it  to  open  view  ; 
Search,  search,  dear  Lord  !  my  inmost  so\ilD 

And  all  its  pow'rs  renew. 


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Epistle.  —  Rom.  6.  3-11. 


C.    M. 

ARE  we  baptiz'd  in  Christ  our  Lord, 
And  buried  in  his  death, 
We  are  from  death  to  life  restor'd 

And  live  in  him  by  faith. 
Is  Jesus  raised  from  the  dead. 
By  his  almighty  pow'r, 


tt4      SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

As  members  of  that  living  head) 
We  live  to  sin  no  more. 

3  We  live,  but  not  to  sin  enslav'd, 

As  once  it  was  our  case  ; 
From  Satan's  power  we  are  savJd, 
By  Jesus  and  his  grace. 

4  Our  base  affections  crucified 

And  nail'd  unto  the  tree  ; 
And  Christ  will  ever  be  enjoy'd, 
Our  life  and  liberty. 

5  We  are  from  day  to  day  renew'd 

And  made  in  grace  to  grow  : 
Into  the  image  of  our  God, 
And  are  his  children  too. 

6  Do  we  thus  imitate  him  here, 

Whilst  here  on  earth  wre  live, 
What  glories  will  the  Savior  there, 

Unto  his  servants  give  !  j. 

JSZ^h  Col!  3.  h 

1       A   TTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God, 
J.3L   Ye  heirs  of  glory,  hear  ; 
For  accents,  so  divine  as  these, 
Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 
3   Baptiz'd  into  your  Savior's  death, 
Your  souls  to  sin  must  die  ; 
With  Christ,  your  Lord,  ye  live  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 
3  There,  bv  his  Father's  side  he  sits 
Enthron'd,  divinely  fair  ; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  Brother  still, 
And  your  Forerunner  there. 
i  Rise  from  these  earthly  trifles,  rise 
On  wings  of  faith  and  love  : 
Above  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 
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The  seventh  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
Gospel.  — Mark  8.  1-9. 


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C.  M. 

^E  AR  Savior,  bounteous  are  thy  hands, 
B  ¥  Thy  mercies  are  unknown  : 
Thy  mighty  word,  thy  great  commands, 
Can  bring  thj  blessings  down. 

2  0  Lord,  how  wond'rous  are  thy  ways, 

Thy  counsels  none  can  know. 
Thy  love,  thy  mercy,  and  thy  grace, 
Provides  for  all  below. 

3  Not  as  the  eyes  of  men  do  see, 

Or  human  mind  perceives  ; 
That  all  the  world  is  fed  by  thee, 
And  ev'ry  creature  lives. 

4  Some  thousands  once  had  follow'd  thee 

Into  the  wilderness  ; 
Thou  hadst  compassion  them  to  see, 
Faint,  hungry,  and  distress'd. 

5  But  all  their  wants  were  soon  supplied 

At  thy  commanding  word — 
They  ate,  and  all  were  satisfied, 
And  praised  thee,  their  Lord. 

6  0  happy  they,  who  on  thee  wait ! 

And  to  thy  calls  attend  ; 
What  joy  and  comforts  will  they  meet, 
With  thee,  their  Lord  and  friend.  J, 

/LZrO  Psalm    34. 

1  Hp  HRO'  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

A     In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliv'rance  I  will  boast 

Till  all,  who  are  distrest, 
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From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 

Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

4  Oh,  make  but  trial  of  his  love! — 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints  !  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  ; 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, — 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

6  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 

The  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him, 
And  see  their  needs  supplied. 


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S.   M. 

O  HOULD  we  our  members  yield, 

k3  To  act  unrighteousness, 
Who  have  the  will  of  God  reveal'd, 

And  his  dear  name  profess  ? 

Yet  once  it  was  our  case, 

We  were  to  sin  enslav'd — 
But  by  a  wond'rous  act  of  grace, 
k      Renew'd  again  and  sav'd. 

We  dare  not  yield  to  sin, 

Tho'  grace  to  us  abounds — 
Lest  we  enslave  ourselves  again, 

And  mock  the  Savior's  wounds. 

How  much  could  we  be  blam'd, 
To  nourish  such  a  root, 
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Whose  growth  would  make  us  feel  asham'd 
When  once  it  shows  its  fruit  ? 
>       Reward  of  sin  is  dealh, 
Of  body  and  of  soul ; 
But  ev'ry  ti  ue  believer  hath, 
That  which  can  make  him  whole. 
5       Life  is  i\>e  gi  i  of  God. 

For  Jesus'  Sc»ke  'iis  giv'n. 
The  shedding  of  the  Savior's  blood, 

Will  make  them  heirs  of  heav'n.  t. 


si 


QOQ  s.  m.  ' 

AAiO  Rom.  6.  1,2,6. 

^HALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 
Because  thy  grace  abounds  ? 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 
I       Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ! 
Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucify'd, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead,, 
3       We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  hath  made  us  free, 
Has  nail'd  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 


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Gospel.  — Matth.  7.  15-23. 

C.  M. 


1    T3EWARE,  the  Savior  gave  command, 
JD  And  watch  ye  unto  pray'r ; 
That  ye  be  wise  and  understand 
The  teachers  ye  may  hear. 
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230      8TH    SUNDAY   AFTER   TRLVITT, 

2  Oar  Lord  declares  that  such  shall  come, 

Who  show  a  pious  face  ; 
That  they  would  come,  and  would  presume, 
To  take  the  Savior's  place. 

3  They  would  appear  like  lambs  without* 

But  rav'nous  wolves  within  ! 
They  teach  and  pray  and  act  devout  : 
Vet  all  they  do  is  sin. 

4  Their  doctrine  is  deceit  and  fraud, 

And  of  a  dang'rous  kind  ; 
They  do  not  teach  the  truth  of  God, 
But  please  the  carnal  mind. 

5  The  truth  in  Jesus  they  deny, 

It  answers  not  their  end  ; 
Their  pride  and  lusts  to  crucify, 

Is  not  what  they  intend. 
<6  As  grapes  on  thorns  have  never  grown, 

Or  figs  from  thistles  shoot ; 
Just  so,  false  doctrines  ne'er  were  known, 

Produce,  the  Spirit's  fruit. 

7  The  good  or  evil  tree  we  know, 

When  of  its  fruit  we  taste  ; 
Thus  we  may  prove  the  doctrine  too, 
To  see  its  fruit  at  last. 

8  Not  ev'ry  one  that  sayeth  Lord, 

Shall  enter  into  heav'n — 
But  they  who  love  and  keep  the  word, 
To  them  it  shall  be  giv'n.  }. 

/toy)  Psalm  50. 

1  fipHELord^  the  Judge,  his  churches  warns; 

A     Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear, 
Who  place  their  hope  in  rites  and  forms, 
But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 

2  Vile  wretches  dare  rehearse  his  name, 
With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit, 

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A  friend  or  brother  they  defame, 

And  soothe  and  flatter  those  they  hate. 

3  They  watch  to  do  their  neighbors  wrong, 
Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  face ; 
They  take  his  covenant  on  their  tongue, 
But  break  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 

4  To  heav'n  they  lift  their  hands  unclean, 
DefiTd,  with  lust,  denl'd  with  blood  ; 
By  night  they  practice  ev'ry  sin, 

By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  God* 

5  And  while  his  judgments  long  delay, 
They  grow  secure  and  sin  the  more  ; 
They  think  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 
And  put  far  off  the  dreadful  hour. 

6  0  dreadful  hour  !  when  God  draws  near, 
And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes  j 
His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear, 
And  no  deliv'rer  dare  to  rise. 


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L.  M. 

1  QHOULD  we  be  debtors  to  the  flesh, 
O  We  who  embrace  the  gospel  cause> 

Or  should  it  be  our  aim  or  wish, 
To  be  subject  to  carnal  laws  ; 

2  If  so  we  live,  we  surely  die, 

We  cannot  be  from  bondage  freed — 
Because  we  cannot  crucify 
The  flesh  with  ev'ry  evil  deed. 

3  The  gospel  makes  the  soul  alive, 
And  all  our  vital  pow'rs  renew'd  ; 
We  shall  succeed  whene'er  we  strive., 
To  have  our  evil  lusts  subdu'd. 

4  If  we  be  made  the  sons  of  God, 
And  by  his  blessed  Spirit  led  ! 

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£34       8TH    SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

We  walk  the  strait  and  narrow  road, 
Assisted  by  his  heav'nly  aid. 

5  No  bondage,  dread,  or  slavish  fear 
Will  God's  dear  children  need  to  feel  : 
Whate'er  the  gospel  doth  declare, 
His  blessed  Spirit  will  reveal. 

6  This  Spirit  beareth  sure  record, 
By  which  assurance  will  be  giv'n — 
His  witness  with  the  gospel  word, 
Proves  we  are  made  the  heirs  of  heav'n. 

7  If  thus  we  be  the  heiis  of  grace, 
What  happy  creatui  es  we  shall  be  ! 
To  dwell  with  Jesus,  and  embrace 
His  love  to  all  eternity. 


2>oZ  L.   M. 

1  T?TERNAL  Spirit !  we  confess, 

■  A  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thy  pow'r  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thy  heav'nlv  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger,  and  our  i  eTuge  too. 

3  Thy  pow'r  and  glory  work  within, 
And  bt  eak  the  chain  oi'  ■  eigning  sin  ; 
Our  wild  imperious  lu>ts  subdue, 
And  form  our  wrelched  heaits  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice, 
Thy  chee-imt  words  awake  our  joys. 
Thy  words  allay  the  stoi  my  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 
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The  ninth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel — Luke   16.   1-9. 

ZiOO  L.  M. 

1  fT^HAT  stew'rd  accused  by  his  lord, 

JL     Soon  heard  iiial  solemn  fatal  word  \ 
Come,  quickly  give  account  to  me  : 
Thou  canst  no  longe*-  steward  be. 

2  Show  thy  account,  and  state  thy  case  : 
Thou  shall,  no  longer  keep  that  place — 
My  goods  to  thee  1  can't  intrust, 
Since  I  do  hear  thou  art  unjust. 

3  On  earth  as  stewards  we  are  plac'd, 
Not  to  neglect,  destroy,  or  waste 
The  gifts  and  graces  God  doth  give, 
But  to  improve  them  while  we  live. 

4  Before  the  Lord  we  must  appear, 

To  answer  for  our  stew 'id -ship  here; 
We  must  account  to  God  alone, 
For  all  that  we  on  eat  ih  have  done. 

5  Then  let  us  seek  and  strive  to  know, 
And  humblv  as!;  what  we  shall  do, 
To  fit  us  for  the  time  to  come, 
When  we  must  seek  another  home. 

G  The  text  directs  you  very  plain, 
How  to  this  home  yon  ma  v  attain  ; 
Pray,  notice  well,  and  understand 
The  great  Jehovah's  just  command. 
7  If  you  have  rife  ties  lefcs  or  mo»e, 

And  therewith  help  the  helpless  poor — 
Then  may  you  ever  hope  to  speed, 
And  find  a  home,  when  you  shall  need.   j> 
C.  M. 
Malth.  24.  44. 
rATN  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbear  \ 
Repent ! — thy  end  is  nigh  ! 
P  2  1/3 


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235      9TH   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Death,  at  the  farthest,  can't  be  far — 
Oh,  think  before  thou  die  ! 
%  Reflect — thou  hast  a  soul  to  save  : 
Thy  sins — how  hijih  they  mount! 
What  are  thy  hopes  beyond  the  grave? 
How  stands  that  diead  account? 

3  Death  enters — and  there  's  no  defence — 

His  time,  there  's  none  can  tell : 
He  '11  in  a  moment  call  thee  hence, 
To  heaven — or  to  hell  ! 

4  Thy  flesh,  perhaps  thy  chiefest  care, 

Shall  crawling  worms  consume  : 
But,  ah  !  destruction  stops  not  there- 
Sin  kills  beyond  the  tomb. 

5  To-day  the  gospel  caTs  ;— to-day, 

Sinners,  it  speaks  to  you  : 
Let  ev'ry  one  forsake  his  way 
And  mercy  will  ensue. 


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Epistle.—  1  Cor.  10.  6-13. 


C.  M. 

1  |^1  RE  AT  God  should  we  thy  grace  abuse? 
V_X  Thy  love  and  pow'r  disown  ! 

As  did  the  disobedient  Jews, 

Who  brought  thy  judgments  down. 

2  Thy  bounteous  hand  on  them  bestow'd 

Their  wants,  and  them  supplied  ; 
Yet  they  provoked  thee,  their  God, 
Until  they  were  destroyed 

3  Thy  mercies  long  with  sinners  bear, 

Thy  blessings  them  pursue  : 
But  thy  strict  judgments  ev'rywhere, 
Must  punish  vices  too. 

4  God  spared  not  his  chosen  race; 

Though  long  he  prov'd  their  friend, 
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When  long  they  had  abus'd  his  grace, 
They  peri-h'd  in  the  end. 

5  Should  we  like  them,  suppose  we  stand, 

And  therefore  live  secure  ; 

Our  house  is  built  upon  the  sand^ 

And  our  destruction  sure, 

- 1 

6  Then  let  us  ever  watch  and  pray, 

Be  always  on  our  guard  ; 
Lest,  like  the  Jews,  we  run  astray, 

And  thus  forsake  the  Lord,  J. 

sCOO         Psalm  78.  Ver.  32.  &c, 
1    |~1REAT  God,  how  oft  did  Isra'l  prove 
\JM   By  turns  thine  anger,  and  thy  love? 
There  in  a  glass  our  hearts  may  see 
How  fickle  and  how  false  they  be. 
%  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot 

The  dreadful  wonders  God  had  wrought; 
Then  they  provok'd  him  to  his  face, 
Nor  fear  his  pow'r,  nor  trust  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  consumM  their  years  in  pain, 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vain  ; 

A  tedious  march  through  unknown  ways 
Wore  out  their  strength,  and  spent  their  days* 

4  Oft  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain, 
They  mourn'd  and  sought  the  Lord  again  ; 
Call'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  abode, 
Their  high  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

5  Their  pray'rs  and  vows  before  him  rise 
As  flatt'ring  words  or  solemn  lies, 
While  their  rebelious  tempers  prove 
False  to  his  cov'nant  and  his  love. 

6  Yet  did  his  sov'reign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  ne'er  deserv'd  to  live ; 
His  anger  oft  away  he  turn'd, 

Or  else  with  gentle  flame  it  burn'd. 
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7   He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail, 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail ; 
The  God  of  Abrah'm  lov'd  them  still, 
And  led  Ihem  by  his  holy  hill. 

The  tenlh  Sunday  ajter  Trinity. 
Gospel.— Luke  19.  41-48. 

^O  /  C.  M. 

1  XI\T  HEN  Clv  'bl  Jerusalem  beheld, 

VV     As  he  approached  neat , 
His  heart  her  doleful  stale  bewail'd, 
His  eyes,  they  fiow'd  with  tears 

2  He  Jook'd  on  her  with  deep  distress. 

And  strove  to  he  be»  friend  ; 
But  0,  her  biglub  of  wicked o ess, 
Brought  on  her  fata!  em). 

3  Didst  lb oi»  btii  know  •«  this  th  y  day, 

That  which  would  wo-  k  Iby  peace, 
Before  thy  he'p  is  done  away, 
And  will  Tor  ever  cease. 

4  But  now  these  things  a»e  bid  from  thee. 

And  J'om  Ibine  eves  concealed. 
The  lime  is  uear  when  thou  roust  see 
God's  tbi  earnings  all  fulfill'd. 

5  Justice  and   judgment  must  lake  place; 

Thy  si  us  have  b« ought  ihem  down; 
Long  ye  abus'd  n>e  mcan^  of  grace, 
Which  ye  held  a-  your  own. 

6  Thy  foe^.  thev  sbs.ll  compass  thee  round, 

And  fill  Ihv  ^ceets  with  iea-  ! 
Thy  walls  laid  level  w'th  the  g>  ound, 
And  thou  b- ought  to  despair. 

7  Such  woes  as  never  wei  e  oa  earth, 

In  ev'ry  pail  shall  tage; 
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Great  famine,  wars,  and  cruel  death 
Shall  sweep  thee  off  the  stage. 
•8  The  Jews,  they  shar'd  their  awful  fate^ 
And  thus  were  made  to  know, 
That  vicedestroy'd  their  church  and  state, 
And  .prov'd  their  overthrow. 
9  Long  have  we  heard  thy  warnings,  Lord  ! 
But  we  regard  it  not — 
And  just  according  to  thy  word, 

Their  fate  must  be  our  lot.  J. 


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€.  M. 

1  "  T  TNHAPPY  city  !  hadst  thoulmown- 

\J    Then  were  thy  peace  secure  ; 
But  now  the  day  of  grace  is  gone, 
And  thy  destruction  sure." 

2  Thus  to  the  Jews  the  Savior  calls, 

As  near  their  gates  he  stood, 
His  eyes  beheld  their  guilty  walls, 
And  wept  a  sacred  flood. 

3  And  can  mine  eyes,  without  a  tear, 

A  weeping  Savior  see  ? 
Shall  I  not  weep  his  groans  to  hear, 
Who  groan'd  and  died  for  me? 

4  Blest  Jesus,  let  those  tears  of  thine 

Subdue  each  stubborn  foe; 
Come,  fill  my  heart  with  love  divine, 
And  bid  my  sorrows  flow. 


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L.  M. 

1    T^THERE  e'er  the  gospel  truth  is  taught, 
▼  ▼     The  way  of  life  to  light  is  brought— 
The  ignorant  are  made  to  know, 
Their  Savior,  and  to  serv«  him  too. 
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2  The  greatest  gift  on  man  bestow'd, 
That  is  to  know  the  living  God 
And  Jesus  Christ,  his  only  Son 
And  what  he  hath  for  sinners  done. 

3  Jesus,  who  for  our  sins  aton'd, 
Will  be  confess'd  and  freely  own'd  I 
The  gifts  he  doth  For  us  provide, 
Are  by  the  Holy  Ghost  applied. 

4  What  changes  in  the  heart  take  place, 
When  sinners  feel  the  work  of  grace  ; 
They  feel  the  pow'rful  gocpel  word, 
And  know  that  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

5  The  pow'rs  of  darkaess  are  dispell'd  * 
The  soul  with  light  and  We  is  fill'd— 
Enabled  by  a  heav'nly  pow'r, 

To  love  their  Savior  evermore. 

6  Tho'  difFrent  gifts  the  Spirit  give, 
Yet  all  from  him  alone  dei  i\  e  > 
Sufficient  grace  withal  is  giv'n, 

To  fit  each  seeking  soul  for  heav'n.  j 


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C.  M. 

1  Z^IOME  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire> 
V_y  Let  us  thine  influ'nce  prove; 
Source  ot  the  old  prophetic  fire, 

Fountain  of  life  and  love. 

2  Come  Holy  Ghost,  for  mov'd  by  thee 

Thy  prophets  wrote  and  spoke  ; 
Unlock  the  truth  ( thyself  the  key  ! ) 
Unseal  the  sacred  book. 

3  Water,  with  heav'nly  dew,  thy  word, 

In  this  appointed  hour, 
Attend  it  with  thy  presence,  Lord, 
And  bid  it  come  with  pow'r. 

4  Open  the  heart  of  them  that  hear, 

To  make  the  Savior  room  j 
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Now  let  us  find  redemption  near^ 
Let  faith  by  hearing  come. 


The  eleventh  Sunday  after  Trinity* 
Gospel.  — Luke  18.  9-14. 


241 


C.   M> 
1    npHE  publican  and  Pharisee, 

X     Described  by  our  Lord, 
They  differ  in  a  great  degree* 
In  sentiment  and  word. 
12  They  both  went  to  the  house  of  pray'r* 
TJi'e  house  for  prayer  designed  ; 
Express'd  what  their  desires  were. 
As  they  bore  on  their  mind. 

3  The  Pharisee,  one  of  that  class, 

Who  judg'd  himself  secure, 
Thought  all  inspections  he  could  pass^ 
Because  his  works  were  pure. 

4  All  that  the  publican  could  plead, 

That  merited  no  claim  ; 
He  saw  his  Wants,  he  felt  his  need, 

His  soul  was  filPd  with  shame. 
b  He  durst  not  even  lift  his  eyes, 

But  smote  upon  his  breast  : 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me,  he  cries, 

A  sinner  much  oppress'd. 

6  Would  we  hot  feel  such  like  distress, 

If  we  our  case  could  see  : 
And  stripped  of  all  self-righteousnesS) 
To  Jesus  we  would  flee. 

7  And  though  corruptedj  vilfe,  and  base^ 

Condemn'd  on  ev'ry  side  ; 
Yet  through  the  Savior's  love  and  gra£&> 
We  shall  be  justified.  j, 

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242 


L.  M. 

1  "O  E  HOLD  how  sinners  disagree, 
J3  The  publican  and  Pharisee  ! 
One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim, 
The  other  owns  rm  guill  and  shame. 

2  This  man  at  humble  distance  stands, 
And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands  ; 
That  boldly  rises  near  the  throne, 
And  talks  of  duties  he  has  done. 

3  The  Lord  their  diff'reut  language  knows,. 
And  diff'rent  answers  he  bestows  ; 

The  humble  soul  with  g-  ace  he  crownsy 
While  on  the  proud  his  anger  frowns. 

4  Dear  Father,  let  me  never  be 
Join'd  with  the  boasting  Pharisee; 
I  have  no  merits  of  my  own, 

But  plead  the  suff'rings  of  thy  Son. 


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L.  M. 

IT  would  be  preaching  Christ  in  vain, 
Should  not  the  dead  be  rais'd  again  ; 

In  vain,  our  exercise  of  faith, 

As  Paul,  the  great  apostle,  saith. 

In  vain  the  gospel  we  receive, 

If,  after  death,  we  should  not  live  ; 

With  bodies  rais'd  and  glorified, 

Is  perfect  happiness  enjoy'd. 
>  If  Jesus  be  the  Son  of  God, 

Then  shall  our  bodies  be  renewed  ; 

If  we  do  own  him  as  our  Lord, 

Why  should  we  not  believe  his  word  ? 
V  His  promises  to  us  are  made  : 

"  I  will  be  sure  to  raise  the  dead— 
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All  faithful  christians  then  shall  be 
Prepared  to  live  and  dwell  with  me." 

5  That  Jesus  from  the  grave  arose, 
In  spite  of  all  that  did  oppose  ; 
Sufficiently  that  fact  does  prove, 
Therefore  our  doubts  are  all  remov'd. 

6  We  praise  the  Lord,  for  that  we  have 
Such  living  hope  beyond  the  grave; 
True,  here,  we  bear  the  Savior's  cross, 
But  there,  he  makes  up  all  our  loss.         \* 


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C  M. 

IPet.   1.  3,  4,  5. 


1  TILESS'D  be  the  evet lasting  God, 
_D  The  Father  of  our  Lord  : 

Be  his  abounding  mercy  prais'd, 
His  majesty  ador'd. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Son, 

And  call'd  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  tho*  our  many  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 
Yet  as  the  Led  our  Savior  rose, 
So  all  his  follow'rs  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Referr'd  a^ain^t  that  day  ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefil'd, 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

The  twelfth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel.  —  Mark  7.  31-37. 


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L.  M. 

A  wretched  man,  both  dumb  and  deaf, 
Brought  to  our  Lord  to  get  relief, 
Q,  181 


246       12TH    SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Was  made  to  know  the  Savior's  pow'r, 
When  he  receiv'd  immediate  cure. 

2  The  Savior  us'd  but  simple  means, 
Such  as  the  haughty  world  disdains, 
When  he  first  took  him  from  the  throng, 
To  make  him  hear,  and  loose  his  tongue. 

3  The  cure  the  Savior  on  him  wrought, 
Was  not  as  carnal  reason  taught ; 

To  cure  this  man,  the  Savior  made 
No  boast,  or  shew  a  great  parade, 

4  His  Ephphatha,  his  sigh  and  look, 
Through  all  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  broke; 
It  burst  and  loosed  Satan's  chain, 

The  man  could  hear  and  speak  again, 

5  Are  we  not  also  deaf  and  dumb, 

And  wretched  creatures  from  the  womb  r 
We  cannot  speak  the  Savior's  praise, 
Until  we  hear  his  word  of  grace. 

6  When  we  are  taken  from  the  croud, 
And  with  his  light  and  grace  endow'd  ; 
Then  by  experience  we  shall  know, 
Jesus,  that  great  Physician,  too. 

7  Then,  of  his  wonders  we  can  tell, 
And  testify  that  all  is  well  ; 

The  pow'r  of  Jesus  does  appear, 

The  dumb,  they  speak,  the  deaf,  they  hear.   j. 


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1  TESUS,  since  thou  art  still  to-day 
J    As  yesterday  the  same  : 
Present  to  heal,  in  me  display 

The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  Since  still  thou  go'st  about  to  do 

Thy  needy  creatures  good, 
On  me,  that  I  thy  praise  may  show, 
Be  all  thv  wonders  show'd. 
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3  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  commands, 

Open,  O  Lord  !  mine  ear  ; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  wilher'd  hands, 
And  lift  them  up  in  pray'r. 

4  Silent,  (alas  !  thou  know'st  how  long) 

My  voice  I  cannot  raise  \ 
But  0  !  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  tongue, 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 


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C.  M. 

1  A  LL  faithful  teachers  well  do  know, 
jLJL  Their  cases  show  them  plain  j 

In  all  whatever  they  can  do. 
They  are  but  feeble  men. 

2  It  is  the  work  of  God  alone, 

By  which  they  are  prepar'd  ; 
To  such  he  makes  his  counsels  known, 
Contained  in  his  word* 

3  By  them  the  word  of  truth  is  taught : 

And  all  who  will  believe, 
From  death  unto  that  life  are  brought, 
Which  Christ  himself  will  give. 
4-  God's  law  is  written  in  the  mind, 
Not  on  the  stone  engrav'd; 
It  makes  the  will  to  God  resign'd, 
No  more  to  sin  enslav'd. 

5  The  letter  of  the  law  can  kill, 

And  sink  the  rebel  low  ; 
But  cannot  change  the  stubborn  will. 
Nor  yet  the  mind  renew; 

6  The  law  like  unto  Moses'  face, 

Does  cast  a  fearful  ray  ; 
But  0  !  the  glorious  word  of  grace, 
Can  drive  our  fears  away. 
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7  0  may  such  glory  be  reveal'd, 
And  with  influence  shine  ; 
Till  all  our  hearts  be  truly  fill'd 

With  love  and  grace  divine*  t. 


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L.  M. 

1  npHElawcommandsand  makes  usknow, 

JL     What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe; 
But,  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal 
Where  lies  our  sti  englh  to  do  his  will. 

2  The  law  discovers  guill  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been  ! 
Only  the  gospel  can  express 
Forgiving  love,  and  cleansing  grace. 

3  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 
Against  the  man  that  faiis  but  once ! 
But  in  the  gospel  Christ  appears, 
Pard'ning  the  guilt  of  num'rous  years. 

4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law  ; 
Flv  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives  : 
The  man  that  trusts  the  promise,  lives. 


The  thirteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel.  —  Luke  10.  23-37. 


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C.  M. 

1  npHE  duty  first  on  us  enjoin'd, 

J_    That  is  to  love  the  Lord  : 
With  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  mind, 
And  all  we  can  afford. 

2  The  next  command  is  full  as  great, 

To  love  our  neighbor  too — 
Of  like  importance,  and  of  weight, 
As  all  the  scriptures  shew. 
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3  If  we  love  God  with  all  ou**  heart : 

Then  sure  it  must  succeed  ; 
We  ne'er  neglect  to  net  our  part, 
To  those  who  are  in  need. 

4  All  acts  of  me<cy  God  'espects 

Far  more  than  sac »i (ice  : 
For  such  a«e  they  which  he  directs  r 
And  ever  highly  pi  ize. 

5  That  soul  can  never  be  impress'd, 

With  love  and  grace  divine, 
Who  will  not  fee!  lor  the  dislress'd, 
To  bear  them  on  thei**  mind. 

6  Where  words  and  actions  don't  agree,. 

Profession  is  in  vain. 
For  love  to  God  theie  cannot  be, 
Where  there  is  none  to  men. 

7  All  such  religion  'S  but  mock, 

A  tree  without  a  root, 
Where  it  consists  of  only  talk. 

And  not  oi* genuine  fruit.  $». 

sZldVj  Luke  10.  29-37. 

1  T^ATHER  of  modes,  send  thy  grace, 
JL     All- pow'i  fcil  from  above, 

To  form,  in  our  desiring  souls, 
The  image  oTthy  love. 

2  O  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

That  gen'rous  pleasure  know  ; 
Kindly  to  share  in  others  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe. 

3  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  look'd  on  dying  man, 

When  thron'd  above  the  skies  ; 
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And,  'mid  th'  embraces  of  his  God, 

He  felt  compassion  rise. 
5  On  wings  oflove  the  Savior  flew 

To  raise  us  from  the  ground  ; 
And  shed  the  richest  of  his  blood, 

A  balm  for  ev'ry  wound. 


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L.  M. 

1  rilHE  promise  made  to  Abraham, 

JL    And  unto  all  his  promis'd  race, 
It  was  complete,  when  Jesus  came, 
And  seal'd  the  covenant  of  grace. 

2  That  which  was  long  before  determin'd, 
That  all  the  law  should  he  fulfilPd, 
This  was  to  Abraham  confirm'd, 

The  promise  ratified  and  seal'd. 

3  Whate'er  the  law  could  teach  or  give, 
That  would  be  labor  all  in  vain  ; 

To  rescue,  ransom,  or  retrieve 
The  wretched  state  of  fallen  men. 

4  The  law  just  like  the  teacher's  rod, 
Can  scourge  and  let  us  feel  the  smart; 
But  never  work  that  love  to  God, 
Which  can  renew  and  change  the  heart. 

5  But  this  effectual  change  we  need, 
Is  wrought  by  a  superior  hand  ; 
To  be  of  Abraham's  genuine  seed, 
Entitled  to  that  heavily  land. 

6  Jesus,  who  was  forelong  ordain'd, 
According  to  the  promisM  word, 
Our  lost  salvation  hath  regain'd, 
And  everlasting  life  restor'd. 

7  O  let  us  praise  the  Savior's  name, 
Who  lov'd  us  to  the  last  degree — 

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Whose  death  entitles  us  to  claim, 

His  love  to  all  eternity.  |* 

2>k)2>  c.  m. 

1  TTOW  l°ng  beneath  the  law  I  lay 
JTX  In  bondage  and  distress  ! 

I  toiPd,  the  precept  to  obey, 
But  toil'd,  without  success. 

2  Then,  all  my  servile  works  were  done 

A  righteousness  to  raise ; 
Now,  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 
I  freely  choose  his  ways. 

3  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfill'd, 

And  hear  his  pard'ning  voice, 
Will  change  a  slave  into  a  child, 
And  duty,  into  choice. 

The  fourteenth  Sunday  after  Triftity* 
Gospel.— Luke  17.  11-19. 


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L.  M. 

1  fTpHE  lepers  with  their  sores  oppressed, 

JL     With  one  accord,  our  Lord  addressed- 
Their  voices  rais'd,  and  cried  thus  : 
" Jesus,  good  master,  pity  us." 

2  How  soon  are  different  minds  agreed, 
When  they  alike  feel  what  they  need  ; 
The  thankful  and  unthankful  too, 

In  such  a  case  alike  they  do. 

3  Their  pray'rs  alike  in  one  was  join'd, 
Each  hop'd  a  cure  with  Christ  to  find : 
And  as  they  hop'd,  and  as  they  b'liev'd, 
They  all  were  heard,  and  each  relieved* 

4  Then  all  alike  should  thankful  be, 
And  with  one  heart  and  mind  agree, 

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To  glorify  their  Lot  d  alone,  , 

For  such  gieat  mercies  lie  had  shown. 

5  But  how  unthankful,  vile,  and  base, 
Is  greatest  pat  I  of  human  mce  : 
One  only  thankful  out  often  ; 
Which  shows  what  evil  dwells  in  men, 

6  The  Savioi's  mercy  thus  forgot, 
And  all  his  bounties  set  at  naught— 
Becomes  a  cime  and  hot  i  id  vice, 
Which  God  will  evermore  despise* 

7  The  wotst  of  leprosy  is  sin  ! 
Corrupts  and  marts  the  soul  wiihin ; 
Intolerable  to  endufre; 

Which  none  but  Christ  himself  can  cure. 
S  Those  who  by  feriih  to  him  applied  ; 

They  dare  riot  say  they  were  denied  ; 

Their  pray'rs  and  cries  we.e  always  heard, 

And  all  their  soul's  complaints  were  cur'd. 
9  But  O,  when  such  forget  their  God, 

And  the  effects  of  Jesus'  blood  ; 

They  scandalize  his  holy  word  ; 

Shame  and  disgrace  is  their  reward.         J. 

,204<  John  1.46. 

1  TESUS,  dear  name,  how  sweet  the  sound 
J   Replete  with  balm  for  ev'ry  wound! 
His  word  declares,  his  grace  is  free; 
Come,  needy  sinner,  come  and  see. 

2  He  left  the  shining  courts  on  high, 
Came  to  our  world  to  bleed  and  die : 
Jesus,  the  God,  hung  on  the  tree; 
Come,  careless  sinner,  come  and  see. 

3  Your  sins  did  pierce  his  bleeding  heart 
Till  death  had  done  its  dreadful  part : 
Yet  his  dear  love  still  burns  to  thee ; 
Come,  anxious  sinner,  come  and  see. 

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4  His  blood  can  cleanse  the  foulest  stain, 
And  make  the  filthy  leper  clean 

His  blood  at  once  avail'd  for  me 
Come,  guilty  sinner,  come  and  see. 

5  The  garment  of  his  shining  grace, 
His  glorious  robe  of  righteousness  ; 
In  this  array  thou  bright  shall  be, 
Come,  naked  sinner,  come  and  see. 

6  No  tongue  can  tell  what  glories  shine, 
In  our  Immanuel,  all  divine; 

0  that  in  sweetest  melody 

Each  heart  may  sing,  *' he  died  for  me." 


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Epistle.— Gal.  5.  16-24. 
C.  M. 


1  O  TRANCE  is  the  faithful  christian's  life, 
>0  What  dolh  he  fee!  within  ? 

A  constant  war,  continual  strife, 
To  crush  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

2  He  seeks  the  will  of  God  to  do, 

And  should  he  watch  and  pray  j 
Yet  his  own  will  is  workng  too  I 
And  leads  his  mind  astray. 

3  What  oppositions  does  he  feel! 

Doih  not  the  thing  he  should  ; 
Contrary  to  his  mind  and  will, 
He  cannoc  as  he  would. 

4  The  flesh  against  the  Spirit  lusts  ; 

The  will  is  captive  led  ; 
Until  the  soul  renews  the  trust ; 
In  Christ  the  living  head. 

5  Thus  shall  he  overcome  at  last ! 

In  vain  he  shall  not  strive  ; 
for  Jesus  has  his  promise  pass'd* 
To  keep  his  faith  alive. 
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6  Influenced  by  the  Spirit's  pow'r  ! 

His  lusts  shall  be  subdu'd — 
And  he  shall  be  enslav'd  no  more, 
Nor  break  his  peace  with  God. 

7  Dear  Lord,  with  hopes  on  thee  relied 

I  know  I  shall  succeed  : 
Till  all  my  lusts  are  crucified, 

And  I  be  fully  freed.  J. 

/wOO  Rom.  7\   15. 

i    TTOW  sad  and  awful  is  my  state  I 
XX  The  very  thing  I  do,  I  hate  ! 
When  I  to  God  draw  near  in  pray'r, 
I  feel  the  conflict  even  there ! 

2  I  mourn,  because  I  cannot  mourn, 
I  hate  my  sin,  yet  cannot  turn  ; 

I  grieve,  becaus  I  cannot  grieve, 
I  hear  the  truth,  but  can't  believe. 

3  Where  shall  so  great  a  sinner  run  ? 
I  see  I  'm  ruin'd  and  undone  ; 
Dear  Lord,  in  pity  now  draw  near, 
And  banish  ev'ry  rising  fear. 

4  Thy  blood  dear  Lord,  which  thou  hast  spilt, 
Can  make  this  stony  heart  to  melt  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  clean  within — 
Thy  blood  can  pardon  all  my  sin. 

5  'Tis  on  th'  atonement  of  that  blood, 
I  now  approach  to  thee,  my  God  ; 
This  is  my  hope,  this  is  my  claim, 
Jesus  has  died  and  washed  me  clean; 

The  fifteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Q/TO'    Gospel.— Matth.  6.  24-34. 

1    fTJ HEY,  who  that  sacred  office  bear, 
X    Who  act  in  Jesus'  stead, 
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It  should  be  their  delight  and  care, 
To  be  like  Christ  their  head, 

2  They  should  not  seek  for  wealth  on  earth 

Or  what  the  world  aftord — 
But  act  for  things  of  greater  worth, 
The  kingdom  of  their  Lord. 

3  The  christian  church  on  earth  to  build, 

As  Jesus  gave  command  ! 
And  to  his  wise  disposals  yield, 
And  trust  his  bounteous  hand. 

4  For  their  support  the  Lord  provides, 

Who  ev'ry  creature  feeds  : 
And  all  that  they  may  want  besides, 
He  gives  them  as  they  need. 

5  His  ways  to  humans  are  unknown. 

But  full  of  love  and  grace! 

Commit  thy  way  to  him  alone, 

And  trast  unto  his  ways, 

6  His  servants  he  will  ne'er  forsake  J. 

They  need  not  be  afraid  j 
When  in  his  cause  they  undertake, 
He  gives  them  pow'r  and  aid. 

7  Let  no  such  anxious  thoughts  arise; 

What  shall  we  eat  or  wear  ? 
The  Lord,  who  all  you/  wants  supplies^ 
Will  make  your  \v?ints  his  care. 

8  In  all  afflictions  and  distress, 

He  bears  them  safely  through  ; 
He  is  their  light,  their  life,  and  peace, 
Whilst  they  act  here  below.  J.. 

OKQ  cm. 

AsOO  Matth.   6.  33. 

1    "IVJOW  1et  a  true  ambition  rise, 
11    And  ardor  fine  our  breast, 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies 
In  heav'nly  glorias  drest., 

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2  Behold  !  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display, 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  stars  and  suns  decay. 

3  Away  each  groveling  anxious  care, 

Beneath  a  christian's  aim  ; 
We  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys, 
In  the  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

The  glorious  prize  pursue  ; 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthly  good, 
While  heav'n  is  kept  in  view. 

Epistle.  —  Gal.  5.  25,  to  ch.  6.  10 

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1    T^THAT  evil  can  such  teachers  do, 
V  V     Who  only  boa^t  to  make  a  show  ! 
They  aim  at  nothing  that  is  good, 
As  Paul  to  the  Galatians  show'ci. 

t  They  lay  a  hurden  on  the  flock, 
But  will  net  join  to  bear  the  yoke  ; 
They  seek  theii  gain  in  other's  loss  : 
To  screen  them  from  the  Savior's  cross. 

3  Their  aim  is  not  ti-.1  Savior's  cause, 
They  glory  in  their  own  applause — 
They  seek  the  world  with  its  esteem  : 
The  cross  is  foolishness  with  them. 

4  But  0,  it  is  a  cliff' rent  case, 

With  those  who  teach  the  plan  of  grace, 
Their  carnal  lusts  ai  e  crucified, 
And  they  are  by  the  woild  denied. 

5  They  teach  the  truth,  God's  holy  word, 
The  word  of  life,  the  sure  record, 
They  show  that  Jesus'  blood  alone, 
Could  for  the  sins  of  man  atone. 

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6  No  ordinance  could  e'er  avail ; 
Their  best  endeavors  ever  fail  ; 
When  they  have  done  all  they  can  do, 
They  cannot  form  the  mind  anew. 

7  But  difPrent  is  the  gospel  pow'r  ; 
God's  image  lost,  it  can  restore — 
Poor  fallen  man  condemn'd  to  pain, 

In  Jesus  is  renew'd  again.  £. 


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C  M. 

1    TTQW  sweet,  how  heav'nly  is  the  sight, 
AX   When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfill  his  word  : — 
%  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 
And  with  him  bear  a  part : 
When  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart  : — 

3  When  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love  ! 

4  Let  love  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Thro'  ev'ry  bosom  flow  ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  ev'ry  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he  's  an  heir  of  heav'n  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 


The  sixteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
Gospel.  —  Luke  7.  11-17. 
L.  M. 

O  blessed  word,  our  Lord  express'd, 
To  the  poor  widow  much  distress'd— 
R  193 


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262        16TH    SUNDAY  after  TRINITY. 

When  thus  he  saw  her  weep,  and  mourn 
The  death  and  loss  of  her  dear  son. 

2  Weep  not  poor  widow,  said  our  Lorda 
0  !  what  a  consolating  word  ! 

A  word  of  comfort  evermore, 

By  which  the  Savior  prov'd  his  pow?r. 

3  It  calm'd  her  sorrows,  eas'd  her  pain, 
W'hen  Christ  restor'd  her  son  again  ; 
What  more  could  she  on  eaith  request, 
To  set  her  troubled  heart  to  rest  r 

4  What  we  esteem  of  greatest  worth, 
And  do  prefer  to  all  on  earth, 

Is  often  soon  removed  hence, 
And  we  bewail  the  consequence. 

5  But  all  must  answer  for  our  good, 
Though  'lis  a  cross  to  flesh  and  blood  ; 
Our  deepest  sorrows,  tears,  and  cries, 
Can  work  the  greatest  weight  of  joys. 

6  For  all  our  sorrows,  woes,  and  grief, 
The  Savior  brings  about  relief; 

All  his  corrections  in  the  end, 

Prove  him  to  be  our  greatest  friend.         + 

aX$4>    Mark  5.  39.    ]  The*.  4.  13. 

1  ^CTSTHY  flow  these  torrents  of  distress, 

Vf  ▼     (  The  gentle  Savior  cries  ) 
Why  are  my  sleeping  saints  survey'd 
With  unbelieving  eyes  ? 

2  Death's  feeble  arms  shall  never  boast, 

A  friend  of  Christ  is  slain  ; 
Nor  o'er  their  meaner  part  in  dust ! 
A  lasting  pow'r  retain. 

3  I  come,  on  wings  of  love,  I  come, 

The  slumb'rers  to  awake  ; 
My  voice  shall  reach  the  deepest  tomb, 
And  all  its  bonds  shall  break. 
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4  Touch'd  by  my  hand,  in  smiles  they  rise, 

They  rise  to  sleep  no  more  ; 
But  rob'd  with  light,  and  crown'd  with  joy, 
To  endless  day  they  soar. 

5  Jesus,  our  faith  receives  thy  word  ; 

And  though  fond  nature  weep, 
Grace  learns  to  hail  the  pious  dead, 
And  emulate  their  sleep. 

6  Our  willing  souls  thy  summons  wait 

With  them  to  rest  and  praise; 
So  let  thy  much-lov'd  presence  cheer 
These  separating  days. 


263 


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C  M. 

1  OHOULD  we  not  glory  in  the  cause 
k3   Or  Christ  our  sov'reign  Lord? 

Who  will  be,  as  he  ever  was, 
Our  great  and  sure  reward. 

2  The  christian-  man  should  never  faint, 

Tho'  he  should  feel  the  smart — 
It  is  the  cross  that  makes  the  saint, 
And  purifies  the  heart. 

3  This  was  Saint  Paul's  sincere  desire, 

For  this  he  humbly  pray'd  ; 
0  !  may  the  Lord  your  minds  inspire 
With  grace  as  ye  may  need. 

4  The  Lord  endow  you  from  above  ! 

Give  you  to  understand 
Thehight  and  depth  of  saving  love, 
And  bounties  of  his  hand. 

5  Far  more  than  we  can  think  or  know, 

Or  any-wise  believe, 
Will  Christ  on  humble  souls  bestow, 
Who  seek  in  him  to  live. 
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^U4  Ephes.  3.   16,  &c. 

1  /^OME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 
V>  By  faith  and  love  in  ev'ry  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 

And  learn  the  hight,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  thine  unmeasurable  gFace. 

3  Now  to  the  God,  whose  pow'r  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done, 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ,  his  Son. 


The  seventeenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel.  —  Luke  14.  1-11. 


265 


C.  M. 

1  fTIHE  Savior's  love  will  ne'er  grow  faint, 

X    Toward  the  sons  of  men  ; 
His  gracious  ear  hears  their  complaints, 
Their  cries  are  not  in  vain. 

2  He  prov'd  himself  the  sov'reign  Lord, 

And  gave  the  world  to  know, 
What  wonders  his  commanding  word, 
In  ev'ry  case  can  do. 

3  He  pitied  man,  that  helpless  worm, 

Thus  lying  in  his  blood  ; 
What  acts  of  love  does  he  perform, 
To  make  him  know  his  God. 

4  What  would  my  Savior  do  for  me, 

If  I  would  state  fr.y  case  ; 
Could  I  expect  that  I  would  be 
An  object  of  his  grace. 
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5  How  many  would  be  my  complaints, 
Could  I  but  know  in  part 
My  chief  diseases  and  my  wants, 
And  evils  of  my  heart  ? 

0  At  all  events  I  will  presume, 

To  venture  near  his  throne  ; 
Since  Jesus  bids  all  sinners  come 

And  learn  what  he  has  done.  $. 

^Ot)  Luke  6.  19. 

1  "\7E  mourning  sinners,  here  disclose 

J.  Your  deep  complaints,your  various  woes 
Approach — 'tis  Jesus,  he  can  heal 
The  pain  which  mourning  sinners  feel. 

2  Dear  Lord,  extend  thy  healing  hand  ; 
Diseases  fly  at  thy  command  ; 

O,  let  thy  sov'reign  touch  impart 

Life,  strength,  and  health  to  ev'ry  heart. 

3  Then  shall  the  sick,  the  blind,  the  lame, 
Adore  their  great  Physician's  name  ; 
Then  dying  souls  shall  bless  their  God, 
And  spread  his  wondrous  praise  abroad. 


267 


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C  M. 

1  rj^HE  best  of  counsels  we  can  give, 

JL    As  teachers  of  the  word, 
That  is  to  show  how  christians  live, 
As  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 

2  We  may  enjoy  the  peace  of  mind, 

As  christians  truly  ought, 
When  we  endure,  and  are  resign'd 
To  bear  our  fate  and  lot. 

3  Our  gifts  and  graces  we  improve, 

As  God  is  pleas'd  to  give ; 

E  2  197 


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268,269       17TH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

His  grace  to  grow,  in  faith  and  love, 
And  holiness  to  live. 

4  When  we  obey  that  blessed  call, 

Which  we  have  from  above, 
Then  Christ  becomes  our  all  in  all, 
And  we  shall  walk  in  love. 

5  Where  all  these  virtues  do  abound, 

There  is  a  heav'n  begun  ; 
There  are  the  greatest  treasures  found, 
That  are  beneath  the  sun.  i. 

/wDO  Gal.   3.  28. 

ET  party  n  unes  no  more 
Thii  christian  world  o'erspread  ; 
Gentile  and  Jew}  and  bond  and  free. 
Are  one  in  Chi  ist  their  head. 
Among  the  saints  on  earth, 
Let  mutual  love  be  found  ; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crown'd. 
Let  discord — child  of  hell! 
Be  banish'd  far  away  ; 
Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell. 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above, 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  ev'ry  heart  is  love. 

The  eighteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity  f 
Gospel.  — Matth.  22.  34-46. 


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C.  M. 

H  AT  do  ye  think  of  Christ  indeed  ? 
Who  do  ye  say  is  he? 
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To  judge  this  matter,  take  ye  heed, 
And  search  the  truth,  and  see. 

2  We  call  him  David's  son  'tis  true, 

As  written  in  the  word — 

But  it  must  be  remember'd  too, 

That  David  calls  him  Lord. 

3  The  Lord  whom  David  freely  own'd, 

To  be  his  sovereign  head  : 
With  whom  his  soul  had  ever  found 
Such  grace  as  he  did  need. 

4  Who  is  he  then  in  my  esteem  ? 

My  soul  what  dost  thou  feel  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  ask  that  grace  from  him, 
To  learn  and  do  his  will  ? 

5  He  is  the  Pearl  of  greater  price  ! 

And  those  who  love  him  best, 
Shall  be  with  greatest  hopes  and  joys^ 
For  evermore  possess'd. 

6  What  think  ye  then  ye  sons  of  men? 

Should  he  not  be  our  King? 
Should  we  not  wish  with  him  to  reign? 
And  e'er  his  praise  to  sing?  $• 

OTA  8  Hnes   8s- 

/&  l\J     Matth.  22.  42.   John  20.  28. 

1  "TTTHxl'l  thinkyeofChrist?"is  the  test, 

W    To  try  both  your  state  and  your 
You  cannot  be  right  in  the  rest,      [scheme  ) 
Unless  you  think  lightly  of  him  ; 
As  Jesus  appears  in  vour  view, 
As  he  is  beloved  or  not ; 
So  God  is  disposed  to  you, 
And  mercy  or  wrath  is  your  lot. 

2  Some  call  him  a  Savior  in  word, 

But  mix  their  own  works  with  the  plan  ; 
And  hope  he  his  help  will  afford, 
When  they  have  done  all  that  they  can  \ 
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If  doings  prove  rather  too  light — 
A  little  they  own  they  may  fail — 
They  purpose  to  make  up  full  weight, 
By  casting  his  name  in  the  scale. 
3  Some  take  him  a  creature  to  be — 
A  man,  or  an  angel  at  most ; 
Sure  these  have  no  feelings  like  me, 
Nor  know  themselves  wretched  and  le»t; 
So  guilty — so  helpless  am  I, 
I  could  not  confide  in  his  word, 
Unless  I  could  make  the  reply, 
That  Christ  is  "  My  Lord  and  my  God.* 


271 


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S.   M. 


1  FT10  the  Corinthian  church, 

X    Saint  Paul  these  words  addre»8*£  : 
"  I  thank  my  God,  ye  are  enrich'd 
In  all  that  makes  you  bless'd.  " 

2  u  I  thank  my  God  alwTays," 
(  Repeatedly  he  said, ) 

"That  God  hath  granted  you  such  grac*, 
For  which  I  humbly  pray'd." 

3  He  labor'd  not  in  vain 

When  he  taught  them  the  word  ; 
O  happy  when  the  work  shows  p!ain! 
That  it  is  of  the  Lord. 

4  This  grace  to  them  confirm'd, 
That  Jesus  was  their  friend  ; 

And  that  he  fully  was  determin'd 
To  guard  them  to  the  end. 

5  Then  let  us  watch  and  pray, 
And  keep  to  Jesus  near; 

That,  when  he  comes  in  that  great  day, 
We  may  with  joy  appear.  J« 

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272 


C  M. 


1  TESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
J   Nor  is  thy  gospel  weak  ; 

Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  heal  the  dying  Greek. 

2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  Satan's  rage, 

Does  thy  salvation  flow^ 
'Tis  not  confin'd  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  offer'd  to  the  prince, 

The  poor  may  take  their  share; 
Wo  mortal  has  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair, 

4  Come,  all  ye  wretched  sinners,  come, 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew  ; 
His  gospel  and  his  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 


The  nineteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity 
Gospel.— Matth.  9.   1-8. 


273 


L.   M. 

1  TESUS,  Physician  of  the  soul, 
J    Eeach  raging  evil  can  control; 
He  looks  on  man's  distressed  case, 

And  shows  his  pow'r,  his  love,  and  grace, 

2  He  knows  the  anguish,  such  endure, 
Which  none  but  he  himself  can  cure; 
None  but  his  sacred  pow'r  divine, 

Can  ease  such  souls  who  mourn  and  pine. 

3  The  head  is  sick,  the  heart  is  faint, 
They  can't  describe  their  own  complaint; 
Such  kind  of  rais'ry  as  they  feel, 
Which  they  themselves  cannot  reveal. 

201 


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4  Great  pain  and  anguish  fills  the  heart ; 
They  feel  disiress'd  in  ev'ry  part ; 

A  shaking  palsy  fills  the  head, 
And  they  arehelpless  as  the  dead. 

5  These  are  the  great  effects  of  sin, 
Defile  the  whole  of  man  within  ; 
The  cause  of  all  that  great  distress, 
The  cause  of  all  unhappiness. 

6  When  they  are  to  the  Savior  brought, 
They  soon  will  find  the  help  the)  sought  ; 
For  all  their  sorrows,  pain,  and  grief, 
The,  Savior  gives  them  sure  relief. 

7  He  bids  them  neither  doubt  nor  fear, 
By  pray'r  and  confidence  draw  near ; 
Their  guilt  and  crimes  he  will  forgive, 
Cure  their  complaints,  and  make  them  live, 

$  Come,  then,  ye  sin-sick,  needy,  poor, 
With  thankful  hearts  receive  the  cure  ; 
His  blood  will  cleanse  you  of  your  stain, 
And  make  you  heirs  of  grace  again.         J. 


274 


C.  M. 


1  fTRHOU  great  Physician  of  the  soul 

J_     To  thee  I  bring  rny  case  • 
My  raging  malady  control, 
And  heal  me  by  thy  grace. 

2  Help  me  to  state  my  whole  complaint ; 

But  where  shall  1  begin  ? 
Nor  words,  nor  thoughts  can  fully  paint 
That  worst  distemper — sin. 

3  It  lies  not  in  a  single  part, 

But  thro'  mv  soul  is  spread  ; 
And  all  th'  affections  of  my  heart 
By  sin  are  captive  led. 

4  A  thousand  evil  thoughts  intrude. 

Tumultuous  in  mv  breast ; 
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Which  indispose  me  for  my  food, 
And  rob  me  of  my  rest. 

5  Thou  great  Physician,  hear  my  cry 
And  set  my  spiiit  free  ; 
Let  not  a  trembling  sinner  die 
Who  longs  to  live  to  thee. 


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C.  M. 

ftHi?ULD  they  "ho  !,ave  fceen  dear]y 

K->    With  such  a  precious  price  !      [bought. 
Who  were  to  light,  from  darkness  brought, 
Y et  still  be  slaves  to  vice  ? 

2  Let  those  their  hearts  and  members  yield 

Who  are  yet  deaf  and  biinei  : 
U  ho  never  had  the  truth  reveal'd 
By  an  enlightened  mind. 

3  Bn«7!t  uh?Uld  never  be  the  <*se, 

With  those  who  see  the  lioht  • 
*ot  run   n  eWy  dangerous  place* 
As  if  they  walk'd  by  night. 

4  In  such  a  way  they  never learn'd, 

To  know  their  gracious  Lord  >' 
The  chief  for  which  they  are  concern*** 

is  to  oo ey  Ins  word. 

5  To  crucify  their  lusts  and  pyde 

The  old  man  with  his  deed  :  ? 
Their  vile  affections  laid  aside,* 
They  see  there  is  a  need. 

6  Then  will  those  vices  be  subdued, 

^  And  all  such  foes  suppress'd  ;' 
Then  is  the  in  ward  man  renewed 

And  made  in  God  to  rest.  , 

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276 


C.  M. 

1  JESUS,  my  life,  thyself  apply, 
J    Thy  Holy  Spirit  breathe  : 
My  vile  affections  crucify, 

Conform  me  to  thy  death. 

2  Conqu'ror  of  hell,  and  death,  and  sin, 

Still  with  the  rebel  strive  ; 
Enter  my  soul  and  work  within, 
And  kill,  and  make  alive. 

3  More  of  thy  life,  and  more  I  have, 

As  the  old  Adam  dies  :. 
Bury  me,  Savior,  in  thy  grave, 
That  I  with  thee  may  rise. 

4  Rcigu  in  me,  Lord,  thy  foes  control, 

Wlio  would  not  own  thy  sway  ; 
Diffuse  thine  image  through  my  souK 
Shine  to  the  perfect  day. 

5  Scatter  the  last  remains  of  sin, 

And  seal  me  thine  abode. 
O  make  me  glorious  all  within, 
A  temple  built  by  God. 

The  twentieth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel. — Matth.  22.   1-14. 


277 


L.  M. 

COME,  ye  who  are  the  bidden  guests, 
Come,  and  partake  the  Savior's  feast- 
We  call  on  you  and  all,  to  come, 
Pray  don't  refuse  or  stay  at  home. 
Act  not  like  as  the  Jews  once  did, 
When  they  were  to  the  gospel  bid  ; 
When  they  despis'd  the  calls  of  God 
And  trampled  on  the  Savior's  blood. 
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3  They  slew  the  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Brought  on  themselves  the  just  reward  ; 
God's  judgments  they  could  not  avoid  : 
Their  church  and  city  was  destroy'd. 

4  Yet  God  continu'd  still  his  call, 
His  messengers  were  sent  to  all ; 
The  nations  all  of  ev'ry  land, 

Were  made  to  hear  his  great  command. 

5  Ye  vagrant,  wand'ring  souls  draw  near 
Obey  the  blessed  call  ye  hear  ; 

Come,  and  receive  what  Christ  will  give! 
Come,  and  your  dying  souls  shall  live. 

6  Ye  sinners  all  of  ev'ry  kind  ! 

Why  would  you  wish  to  stay  behind  ? 
Are  ye  oppress'd  and  griev'd  with  sin, 
Yet  Jesus  waits  to  take  you  in.  J. 


278 


L.  M. 

1  /^OME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast; 
\^y  Let  ev'ry  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 

Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind  ; 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call ; 
The  invitation  is  to  all ; 

Come  all  the  world  !  come,  sinner,  thou ! 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 

3  Come,  all  ye  souls,  by  sin  oppress'd, 
Ye  restless  wand'r  ers  after  rest ; 

Ye  poor,  and  maim'd.  and  halt,  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  My  message  as  from  God  receive  ; 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and  live, 
0  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain  ! 

5  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel  : 

His  conqu'ring  love  consent  to  feel  5 
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Yield  to  his  love's  redeeming  pow'r, 
And  fight  against  your  God  no  more. 

6  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes, 
That  precious  bleeding  sacrifice  ! 
His  offer'd  benefits  embrace, 

And  freely  now  be  sav'd  by  grace  ! 

7  This  is  the  time  ;  no  more  delay  ! 
The  invitation  is  to-day  ! 

Come  in  this  moment,  at  his  call, 
And  live  for  him  who  died  for  all ! 


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Epistle.  —  Ephes.  5.  15-21. 


C.  M. 

1  F  1 1HE  christian  life  should  ever  be 

J.    Attended  with  due  care; 
That  others  too  should  learn  and  see 
What  faithful  christians  are. 

2  The  christian  should  not  act  unwise  ; 

But  search  that  he  may  know 
The  way  to  gain  the  heav'nly  prize 
Which  Jesus  will  bestow. 

3  What  God  on  christians  hath  bestowM 

Should  never  be  abus'd  ; 
But,  as  the  precious  gifts  of  God, 
Be  well  applied  and  us'd. 

4  But  they  should  ever  be  employ'd 

To  learn  the  Savior's  ways; 
And  let  each  soul  be  edified, 
By  singing  of  his  praise, 

5  To  thank  the  Lord  and  praise  his  name, 

Their  hearts  should  be  inclin'd  ; 
And  all  their  object  and  their  theme, 
To  learn  the  Savior's  mind.  J» 

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sloO  Psalm   1. 

1    TJLEST  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 

_D  Where  sinners  love  to  meet ; 

Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat : 

t  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 
Has  plac'd  his  chief  delight ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  [He  like  a  plant  of  gen'rous  kind, 

By  living  waters  set, 
Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wind, 
Enjoys  a  peacefal  state.  ] 

4  Green  as  the  leaf  and  ever  fair, 

Shall  his  profession  shine, 

While  fruits  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust ; 

What  vain  designs  they  form  ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust, 
Or  chaff  before  a  storm. 

6  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 

Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ,  the  Judge,  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 

7  His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread  ; 

His  heart  approves  it  well ; 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

The  twenty  first  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
OQ1     Gospel.— John  4.  47-54. 
ZOl  C,  M. 

1    T^TTHEN  we  our  gracious  Lord  entreat, 
y  Y     And  on  his  word  rely, 
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f82        21  ST   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Tho'  disappointments  first  we  meet, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

2  Should  he  at  first  seem  to  refuse, 

Yet  he  will  grant  relief; 
Tho'  he  reproves,  and  doth  accuse 
Our  doubts  and  unbelief. 

3  Our  faith  and  practice  must  be  tried, 

To  make  us  search  the  ground  ; 
Although,  at  first  we  are  denied, 
Yet,  sure  reliefis  found. 

4  Then  shall  we  find  his  promise  true, 

Then  will  his  pow'r  be  known, 
And  we  shall  know  what  Christ  can  doy 
When  we  find  what  is  done. 

5  This  will  produce  that  living  faith, 

Which  will  effectual  pro^e, 
To  ground  our  hope  in  life  and  death, 
in  Jesus  and  his  love. 

6  Now,  since  I  evidently  see, 

My  Savior's  grace  reveal'd — 
I  am  assur'd  he  e'er  will  be 

My  life,  my  guard,  and  shield.  J. 

OQO  c- M- 

/LOZ>  John  4.  46-49. 

1  TESUS,  great  Healer  of  mankind, 
cP   Who  dost  our  sorrows  bear, 
Let  an  afflicted  parent  find 

An  answer  to  his  pray'r. 

2  I  look  for  help  in  thee  alone, 

To  thee  for  succor  fly  ; 
Come  down  and  heal  my  darling  son, 
Now  at  the  point  to  die. 

3  Jesus,  if  thou  pronounce  the  word, 

The  gracious  answer  give, 
My  dying  child  shall  be  restor'd, 
And  to  thy  glory  live. 
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Oh,  save  the  parent,  in  the  son, 

Restore  him,  Lord,  to  me  ; 
My  heart  the  miracle  shall  own, 

And  give  him  back  to  thee. 

pistls. — Ephes.  6.  10-17. 

C.   M. 

1    T}E  strong,  ye  brethren,  in  the  Lord  I 
Ml  Ye  children  of  the  light, 
And  be  ye  evermore  prepar'd, 
Your  enemies  to  fight. 
$  Pat  on  the  armor  of  your  God , 
The  victory  to  gain  ; 
We  wrestle  not  with  flesh  and  blood, 
As  are  the  sons  of  men. 

3  But  we  must  have  a  constant  war, 

( Whilst  we  dwell  here  below, ) 
With  gods  and  princes  of  the  air, 
And  all  of  Satan's  crew. 

4  0  !  let  us  ever  watch  and  pray, 

And  guard  on  ev'ry  hand  ; 
Be  ready  for  the  evil  day, 
And  able  to  withstand. 

5  Be  sure  to  stand,  and  never  yield  : 

Move  not  in  any- wise ; 
But  stand  your  ground,  and  gain  the  field^ 
Likewise  the  heav'nly  prize. 

6  The  only  weapons  we  can  have, 

To  fight  our  greatest  foes, 
Are  they  which  the  Almighty  gave, 
For  Christian  men  to  use. 

7  His  holy  word,  and  living  faith, 

And  the  bless'd  Spirit's  aid, 
Are  weapons,  which  the  christian  hath, 
To  make  his  foes  afraid.  J» 

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284  Ephes.  6.  13-17. 

1  TESUS,  my  King,  proclaims  the  war  ; 
J   •«  Awake,  the  pow'rs  of  hell  are  near  ! 
«<To  arms,  to  arms  !"  I  hea>   him  cry, 
"'Tis  yours  to  conquer  or  to  die." 

2  Rous'd  by  the  animating  sound, 
I  cast  my  eager  eves  around  ; 
Make  haste  to  gird  my  armor  on, 
And  bid  each  trembling  fear  be  gone. 

3  Hope  is  my  helmet,  faith  my  shield, 
The  word  of  God  the  sword  I  wield  : 
With  sacred  truth  my  loins  are  girt, 
And  holy  zeal  inspires  my  heart. 

4  Thus  arm'd,  I  venture  on  the  fight, 
Resolv'd,  to  put  my  foes  to  flight ; 
While  Jesus  kindly  deigns  to  spread 
His  conqu'ring  banner  o'er  my  head. 

3  In  mm  1  hope,  in  him  I  trust ; 
His  bleeding  cross  is  all  my  boast ; 
Thro'  troops  of  foes  he'll  lead  me  on 
To  vict'ry  and  the  victor's  crown. 


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Gospel.  — Matth.  18.  23-35, 


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1TIT  HEN  man's  account  to  light  is  brought, 
V  V  Each  wicked  deed, each  word&thought; 
When  in  his  conscience  such  appear, 
His  mind  is  fill'd  with  dread  and  fear. 

2  The  soul  that  is  convinc'd  of  sin, 
Will  feel  a  deep  distress  within  ; 
Finds  neither  comfort,  peace,  nor  rest, 
But  feels  a  hell  within  his  breast. 
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3  The  sins  are  numberless  and  great, 
Ten  thousand  talents  is  their  weight; 
The'sjhner  sinks  beneath  the  load, 
In  deep  distress  he  cries  to  God- 

4  "  Spare  me,  O  righteous  God,  I  pray  ! 
Until  this  dreadful  debt  I  pay ; 

I  will  exert  whatpow'r  I  have, 
Do  all  I  can  my  soul  to  save. " 

5  But  the  efforts  of  human  race 
Could  never  merit  saving  grace  ; 
God  laid  a  better,  diflf'rent  plan, 
To  save  the  fallen  race  of  man. 

6  He  sent  his  own  beloved  Son, 
Since  none  could  save  but  he  alone  ; 
His  death  a  full  atonement  made, 
Thereby  our  awful  debt  was  paid. 

7  And  thus  redeem'd,  and  thus  set  free, 
How  highly  thankful  should  we  be  : 
Like  Jesus,  willing  to  forgive 
Allinjuries  we  may  receive. 

S  We  can't  expect  to  be  forgiv'n, 
Nor  yet  partake  the  joys  of  heav'n, 
Unless  we  act  the  christian  part, 
Forgive  all  men  with  all  our  heart.  J. 

/ioU  Luke  7.'  47. 

1  T^ORGIVENESS  !  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
JP    To  malefactors  doom'd  to  die  ; 

Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around  ; 
Ye  seraphs,  shout  it  from  the  sky  ! 

2  'Tis  the  right  gift  of  love  divine  ; 
'Tis  full  out-measuring  ev'ry  crime; 
Unclouded  shall  its  glories  shine, 
And  feel  no  change,  by  changing  time, 

3  O'er  sins  unnumber'd  as  the  sand, 
And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size, 

2H 


*87        22ND    SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY* 

The  seas  of  sov'reign  grace  expand, 
The  seas  of  sov'reign  grace  arise. 

4  For  this  stupendous  love  of  heav'n 
What  grateful  honors  should  we  showB 
Where  much  transgression  is  forgiv'n 
Let  love  in  equal  ardors  glow. 

5  By  this  inspir'd,  let  all  our  days 
With  various  holiness  be  crown'd  ; 

Let  truth  and  goodness,  pray'r  and  praise 
In  all  abide,  in  all  abound. 


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L.  M. 

1  ^i  REAT  comforts  it  must  needs  afford 
v_X  To  those  who  preach  the  gospel  word, 

When  circumstances  show  them  plain, 
That  they  have  labor'd  not  in  vain. 

2  To  £i/d  their  labors  have  been  bless'd, 
Is  what  has  been  their  souls'  request : 
It  fills  their  heart  with  thankful  pray'r, 
With  love  to  God,  and  holy  fear. 

3  They  bear  their  flock  upon  their  mind, 
And  feel  with  love  to  them  inclin'd  ; 
Their  love,  they  daily  do  enlarge, 

To  all  their  flock  and  all  their  charge. 

4  Their  hearts  with  thanks  and  praise  abound 
To  see  their  feeble  efforts  crown'd — 
Their  joys  they  cannot  well  express 

To  find  their  labors  have  success. 

5  They  pray  to  God  with  all  their  heart, 
Thai  God  in  mercy  would  impart 
His  grace  divine,  to  carry  on 

His  glorious  work  in  saints  begun. 

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6  The  flock  redeemed  with  Jesus'  blood, 
Becomes  united  to  their  God  ; 
In  him.  they  live,  in  him  they  grow, 
And  show  his  praise  in  all  they  do. 

7.   Here  gospel  ministers  are  taught, 
How  they  in  all  their  office  ought 
To  teach  their  flock,  to  watch,  and  pray, 
That  Christ  may  keep  them  in  his  way. 

S  May  we,  who  labor  in  that  call, 
Have  that  great  care  for  one  and  all ; 
Be  zealous  for  that  noble  cause, 
As  Paul,  the  great  apostle  was.,  £., 


288 


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Philip.  4.    1. 


1  TkM  y  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd, 
JjrJL  Whose  welfare  fills  my  daily  care>, 

My  present  joy,  my  future  crown, 
The  word  of  exhortation  hear. 

2  Stand  fast  upon  the  solid  rock 

Of  the  Redeemer's  righteousness  : 
Adorn  the  gospel  with  your  lives, 
And  practice  what  your  lips  profess.. 

3  With  pleasure  meditate  the  hour, 
When  he,  descending  from  the  skies, 
Shall  bid  your  bodies,  mean  and  vile,. 
In  his  all-glorious  image  rise. 

4  Glory  in  his  dear,  honor'd  name, 
To  him  inviolably  cleave  ; 

Your  all  he  purchas'd  by  his  blood,, 
Nor  let  him  less  than  all  receive. 

5  Such  is  your  pastor's  faithful  charge, 
Whose  soul  desires  not  yours,  but  you  y; 
O  may  he  at  the  Lord's  right  hand,^ 
Himself  and  all  his  people  view  1 

213 


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The  twenty  third  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel.  — Matth,  22.  15-22. 

289         c.  m. 

1  TTERODIANS  and  Pharisees, 
JLX  They  join  with  one  accord  ; 
Jaid,  as  united  enemies, 

Seek  to  destroy  our  Lord. 

2  Tho'  they  applaud  him  to  his  face, 

And  seem  to  take  his  part, 
They  like  a  false  and  viper  race, 
Hate  him  with  all  their  heart. 

3  Where  Satan  governs  all  the  mind, 

And  rules  the  inward  man, 
There  are  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  joinM 
To  do  what  harm  they  can. 

4  All  christians  must  be  on  their  guard, 

And  watch  on  ev'ry  hand  ; 
They  must  be  tempted,  like  our  Lord, 
By  Satan  and  his  band. 

5  But  Christ,  their  great  and  mighty  head, 

Who  all  their  danger  knows  ; 
Will  disappoint  what  snares  are  laid 

By  them,  their  crafty  foes,  J. 

Js\y\J  Psalm   52. 

1  TIJ"H  Yshould  the  mighty  make  their  boast 

VV     And  heav'nly  grace  despise? 

In  their  own  arm  they  put  their  trust, 
And  fill  their  mouth  with  lies. 

%  But  God  in  vengeance  shall  destroy, 
And  drive  them   from  his  face; 
No  more  shall  they  his  church  annoy, 
Nor  find  on  earth  a  place. 

3   But  like  a  cultur'd  olive  grow, 
Drest  in  immortal  green, 
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Thy  children  blooming  in  thy  love, 

Amid  thy  courts  are  seen. 
On  thine  eternal  grace,  O  Lord, 

Thy  saints  shall  rest  secure, 
And  all  who  trust  thy  holy  word, 

Shall  find  salvation  sure. 


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C   M. 

1  QAINT  Paul  advises,  "follow  me!" 
O   Ye,  who  would  serve  the  Lord, 
And  mark  the  lives  of  those  you  see 

Conforming  to  the  word. 

2  Mark  those  who  hate  the  Savior's  cross, 

Of  which  you  have  been  warn'd  ; 
They  are  his  enemies,  alas  ! 

Whose  mercies  they  have  scorn'd. 

3  When  men  do  yield  to  flesh  and  blood, 

And  live  as  they  incline, 
Their  bellies  then  become  their  god, 
And  they  become  like  swine. 

4  Vice  may  be  judg'd  to  be  a  friend, 

To  those  of  vicious  taste  ; 
But  sure  destruction  in  the  end, 
Proves  their  reward  at  last. 

5  But  souls  possess 'd  with  heav'nly  love, 

On  diff'rent  objects  view  ; 
Their  objects  are  in  heav'n  above, 
And  conversation  too. 

6  They  shall  rejoice,  when  Christ  shall  com© 

His  glory  to  display  ; 
To  raise  their  bodies  from  the  tomb, 
On  his  appointed  day, 

7  When  these  vile  bodies  shall  be  chang'd 

And  fasbion'd  as  his  own— . 
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Then  shall  they  justly  be  arrang'd 
To  make  his  power  known. 
S  0  happy  state  for  all  the  saints, 
For  all  their  sufferings  here  ; 
They  shall  have  ample  recompense, 
When  Jesus  shall  appear.  J. 


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C.   M. 

J    "¥/£7HlLE  carnal  men,  with  all  their  might, 
T  T     Earth's  vanities  pursue, 
How  slow  th'  advances  which  I  make, 
With  heav'n  itself  in  view. 
5  Inspire  my  soul  with  holy  zeal ; 
Great  God  !  my  love  inflame  ; 
Religion  without  zeal  and  love 
Is  but  an  empty  name. 
3  To  gain  the  top  of  Zion's  hill, 
May  I  with  fervor  strive; 
And  all  those  powers  employ  for  thee 
Which  I  from  thee  derive  ! 

The  twenty  fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel.— Matth.  9.   18-26. 

ZSjO  C.  M. 

1    FTHHAT  blessed  gospel  we  are  taught, 
J_     Can  prove  the  Savior's  pow'r  ; 
The  miracles  that  Jesus  wrought, 
Were  never  wrought  before. 
5  A  ruler's  daughter,  as  we  read, 
A  lifeless  corpse  had  lain  ; 
But  Jesus,  who  can  raise  the  dead, 
Rais'd  her  to  life  again. 
Z  Princes  and  rulers  of  this  earth, 
Who  raise  their  honors  high, 
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Like  others  of  the  meanest  birth, 
They  all  are  born  to  die. 

4  These  things  are  scarcely  e'er  bethought , 

Or  ever  cause  a  tear, 
Until  the  greatest  part  are  brought, 
To  lie  upon  the  bier. 

5  When  troubles,  sorrows,  and  distress 

Beset  the  greatest  men, 
Then  they  will  seek  the  Savior's  face, 
To  be  reliev'd  again. 

6  Distress  will  make  us  seek  the  Lord, 

If  ne'er  we  did  before  ; 
And  search  the  counsels  of  his  word, 
His  love,  his  grace,  and  pow'r. 

7  But  0,  his  love  to  man  is  great, 

His  gifts  are  ne'er  withheld  ; 
He  helps  each  one  in  ev'ry  state, 

Who  to  his  precepts  yield.  J. 


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C  M. 

1    TTEAL  us,  Immanuel,  here  we  stand, 
XjL  Waiting  to  feel  thy  touch  ; 
To  wounded  souls  stretch  forth  thy  hand, 
Blest  Savior,  we  are  such. 
1  Remember  him  who  once  apply'd, 
With  trembling  for  relief; 
"Lord  I  believe,"  with  tears,  he  cried, 
"0  help  my  unbelief." 

3  She  too,  who  touch'd  thee  in  the  press, 

And  healing  virtue  stole,. 
Was  answer'd  "Daughter  go  in  peace, 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole." 

4  Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears  we  come, 

To  touch  thee,  if  we  may  ; 
Oh,  send  us  not  despairing  home, 
Send  none  unheal'd  away. 
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L.  M. 

1  TTOW  thankful  the  apostles  were, 

171  Whene'er  such  happy  news  they  heard- 
That  God  had  heard  their  humble  pray'r, 
And  bless'd  their  preaching  of  the  word. 

2  This  was  their  main  and  chief  delight, 
The  Savior's  church  on  earth  to  build  ; 
For  this  they  labor'd  day  and  night, 
To  have  this  glorious  work  fulfill'd* 

3  They  spar'd  no  labor,  toil,  or  pain, 
To  make  the  gospel  myst'ries  known  ; 
They  strove  to  show  their  fellow-men, 
What  Christ  for  fallen  man  had  done. 

4  When  Christ  his  dear  disciples  sent, 
The  way  of  life  was  plainly  taught ; 
It  caused  many  to  repent, 

When  messages  of  peace  were  brought. 

5  When  men  are  made  the  truth  to  b'liere, 
By  hearing  what  the  gospel  saiih, 
Their  souls  are  made  in  Christ  to  live, 
And  grow  in  love,  and  hope,  and  faith. 

6  When  thus  their  hearts  are  made  to  feel, 
And  know  the  mercies  of  their  God, 
Their  minds  are  fitl'd  with  fervent  zeal, 
To  walk  the  strait  and  narrow  road.         |. 


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L.  M. 

E  \U  Savior,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 


From  thy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And  lur'd  by  worldly  joys  away, 
Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found  ; 
2  Remember  still  that  they  are  thine, 
That  thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear, 
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Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, — 
The  sign  ofcov'nant  grace  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 
Oh,  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  he ; 
Remember  all  the  pray'rs  and  tears, 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 
These  eyes  cm  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wand'rers  to  thy  fold  restore. 

The  twenty  Jifth  Sunday  after  Trinity, 
Gospel.  — Matth.  24.  15-28, 


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2  A    place  where  wicked  deeds  abound, 
XjL  Where  scarce  a  righteous  soul  is  found, 
There  punishment  for  sin  is  due, 

And  must  be  executed  too. 
1  Jerusalem,  that  noted  place, 
Found  it  to  be  her  awful  case. 
WThere  judgments  with  their  threat'ninge 
Destruction  soon  is  made  complete,    [meet, 

3  It  was  the  blessed  Savior's  charge, 
Where  vices  sway  their  pow'r  at  large  ; 
Who  then  is  wise,  these  things  to  see, 
Then  let  him  to  the  mountains  flee. 

4  The  axe,  which  to  the  root  is  laid, 
As  John,  the  faithful  prophet,  said, 
Will  cut  that  wicked  nation  down, 
Without  the  least  of  mercy  shown. 

5  The  Jews,  by  ♦aggravating  crimes, 
Brought  on  themselves  such  fatal  times, 
Times  of  distress,  and  woe,  and  grief; 
But  not  a  time  to  find  relief. 

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€  False  christs  arose  in  ev'ry  part, 

And  with  deceptions,  schemes,  and  art, 
Were  many  simple  souls  decoy'd, 
And  in  their  sins  at  last  destroy'd. 

7  Just  like  a  carcass  on  the  ground, 
To  which  the  eagles  flock  around, 
The  doctrines  of  such  teachers  are, 
To  silly  souls  a  trap  and  snate. 

6  Their  doctrines  would  have  tint  effect, 
As  to  deceive  the  Lord's  elect. 
Were  not  their  hope  in  Jesus  stav'd, 
And  thus  upheld  by  heav'nly  aid. 

9  What  evil,  sin  on  earth  can  do, 

From  this  sad  passage  we  may  know; 
Lord  !  make  us  wise  to  meditate, 
And  flee  before  it  be  too  late. 


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Psalm  79. 


1  T>EHOLD,  O  God,  what  cruel  foes, 
JLJ  Thy  peaceful  heritage  invade  ; 
Thy  holy  temple  stands  defil'd, 

In  dust  thy  sacred  walls  are  laid. 

2  Wide  o'er  the  valleys,  drench'd  in  blood, 
Thy  people  fall'n,  in  death  remain  ; 
The  fowls  of  heav'n  their  flesh  devour, 
And  savage  beasts  divide  the  slain. 

3  Th'  insulting  foes,  with  impious  rage, 
Reproach  thy  children  to  their  face  ; 

* 'Where  is  your  God  of  boasted  pow'r, 
And  where  the  promise  of  his  grace." 

4  Deep  from  the  prison's  honid  glooms, 
Oh  hear  the  mournful  captives  sigh, 
And  let  thy  sov'reign  pow'r  reprieve, 
The  trembling  souls  condemn'd  to  die. 

5  Let  those,  who  dar'd  insult  thy  reign, 
Eetuxn  dismay'd  with  endless  shame* 

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While  heathens,  who  thy  grace  despise, 

Shall  from  thy  vengeance  learn  thy  name. 

So  shall  thy  children,  freed  from  death, 

Eternal  songs  of  honor  raise, 

And  ev'ry  future  age  shall  tell, 

Thy  sov'reign  pow'r  and  pard'ning  grace. 


299 


Epistle— 1  Thess.  4.  13-18. 


C.    M. 

1  rTlHTS  is  the  doctrine  christians  need 

X    To  know  and  firmly  b'lieve  : 
That  Jesus  Christ  will  raise  the  dead, 
And  cause  them  all  to  live. 

2  This  will  support  and  bear  them  up, 

In  trouble,  war,  and  strife  ; 
For  this  affords  a  living  hope 
Of  everlasting  life. 

3  Has  Jesus  died  and  ris'n  again, 

Then  it  must  needs  be  true, 
That  these,  our  hopes,  are  not  in  vain! 
We  shall  be  raised  too. 

4  The  Lord  from  heaven  shall  appear, 

With  ang'lic  hosts  around  ; 
And  all  the  dead  his  voice  shall  hear, 
Wak'd  by  the  trumpet  sound. 

5  Then  shall  our  bodies  be  renew'd 

And  fitted  to  embrace 
The  glorious  presence  of  our  God  1 
And  to  behold  his  face. 

6  How  happy  will  the  righteous  be, 

When  raised  from  the  dust : 

From  all  distress  and  labor  free, 

And  number'd  with  the  just. 

7  What  glorious  views  beyond  the  gra?« 

Ace  by  this  doctrine  giv'n  ; 
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SOOjSOl      25TH   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

What  comforts  faithful  souls  can  have  ! 
Who  seek  the  joys  of  heav'u,  |% 

300  c  M 

OVJVJ  Rom.  8.  11. 

1    \y\/HY  should  our  mourning  thoughts 
V  V     To  grovel  in  the  dust  ?  [delight 

Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  th1  expiring  just ! 
%  Did  not  the  Lord  our  Savior  die, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave  ? 
Did  not  our  Lord  ascend  on  high, 
And  prove  his  pow*r  to  save  ? 

3  Doth  not  the  sacred  Spirit  come, 

And  dwell  in  all  the  saints  ? 
And  should  the  temples  of  his  grace 
Resound  with  long  complaints  ? 

4  Awake,  my  soul,  and  like  the  sun 

Burst  thro*  each  sable  cloud  : 
And  thou,  my  voice,  tho'  broke  with  sighsf 
Tune  forth  thy  songs  aloud. 

5  The  Spirit  rais'd  my  Savior  up, 

When  he  had  bled  for  me ; 
And,  spite  of  death  and  hell,  shall  raise 
Thy  pious  friends  and  thee. 

6  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust, 

Your  hymns  ofvict'ry  sing; 
And  let  his  dying  servants  trust 
Their  ever-living  King. 

The  twenty  sixth  Sunday  after  Trinity* 
Gospel,— Matth.  25.  31-46. 


301 
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C  M. 

HENangels  shall  their  trumpets  sound. 
Descending  in  the  skies, 
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To  wake  the  nations  under  ground, 
And  cause  them  all  to  rise, 

2  Then  shall  the  righteous  Judge  descend, 

And  seated  on  his  throne  ; 
To  which  all  nations  must  attend, 
To  show  what  they  have  done. 

3  Then  shall  the  pow'rs  of  heaven  shake, 

Vanish,  and  flee  away  ; 
And  all  the  wicked  fear  and  quake, 
To  see  that  awful  day. 

4  How  dreadful  will  his  coming  be, 

To  those  who  slight  his  grace — . 
How  joyful  for  the  just  to  see 
The  glories  of  his  face. 

5  How  suddenly  will  he  appear, 

Hereon  this  earth  below  ; 
When  none  had  judg'd  his  coming  near, 
Or  that  it  could  he.  so. 

6  As  lightning  starting  from  the  east ! 

And  darts  a  sudden  ray  ; 
And  quickly  flashes  to  the  west ! 
So  is  the  Savior's  day. 

7  Then,  let  us  be  still  on  our  guard, 

As  Jesus  gave  command  ; 
That  we  may  truly  be  prepar'd 

Before  our  Lord  to  stand.  J, 

t)U2  Matth.  25.  34. 

I      A  TTEND,  my  ear ;  my  heart  rejoice, 
A  While  Jesus  from  his  throne, 
Before  the  bright  angelic  hosts, 
Makes  his  last  sentence  known. 
%  When  sinners  curbed  from  his  face, 
To  raging  flames  are  driv'n  ; 
His  voice,  with  melody  divine, 
Thus  calls  his  saints  to  heav'n  ; 
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3  "Bless'd  of  my  Father,  all  draw  near, 

"Receive  the  great  reward  ; 
"And  rise  with  raptures  to  possess 
"The  kingdom  love  prepar'd. 

4  "Ere  earth's  foundations  first  were  laid, 

"His  sov'reign  purpose  wi  ought, 
M And  rear'd  tho>e  palaces  divine, 
"To  which  you  now  are  brought. 

5  "There  shall  you  reign  unnumber'd  years, 

"Protected  by  my  pow'r  ; 
"While  sin  and  death,  and  pains  and  cares, 
"Shall  vex  your  souls  no  more." 

6  Come,  dear  majestic  Savior  !  come, 

This  Jubilee  proclaim  ! 
And  teach  us  language  fit  to  praise 
So  great,  so  dear  a  name. 


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Epistle.  — 2  Thess.   1.  3-10. 


C.  M. 

X    /^k  happy  where  such  grace  is  found, 
V/  That  works  the  love  of  God  ; 
Where  souls  writh  charity  abound, 
To  show  itself  abroad. 

2  This  proves  the  glory  of  the  cause, 

For  which  the  church  contends  ; 
Defends  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
On  which  our  hope  depends. 

3  This  hope  still  bids  us  to  endure, 

And  patiently  to  wait  : 
Till  God  reveals  h;s  love  and  pow'r, 
To  change  our  mournful  state. 

4  Those  tribulations  and  distress, 

For  Jesus'  sake  we  bear  ; 
They  are  sure  tokens  of  his  grace, 
His  providence,  and  care, 
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b  When  Christ  the  Lord  shall  be  reveal'd 
With  all  the  ang'lic  host, 
His  promises  will  be  fulfill'd, 
And  none  of  them  be  lost. 
6   He  will  reward  his  suff'ring  saints 
For  all  their  toil  and  pain  : 
Where  not  a  foe,  or  least  complaint, 
Shall  trouble  them  again.  $, 

oU4<  John  16.  33. 

1    *\7"E  that  would  after  Jesus  press, 
JL     Must  fix  this  firm  and  sure  ; 
That  tribulation,  more  or  less, 
You  must  and  shall  endure. 
3  From  this  there  can  be  none  exempt ; 
'Tis  God's  own  wise  decree; 
Satan  the  weakest  saint  will  tempt : 
Nor  is  the  strongest  free. 

3  The  world  opposes  from  without, 

And  unbelief  within  : 
We  fear,  we  faint,  we  grieve,  we  doubt, 
And  feel  the  load  of  sin. 

4  Glad  frames  too  often  lift  us  up  ; 

And  then  how  proud  we  grow  ! 
'Till  sad  desertion  makes  us  droop  ; 
And  down  we  sink  as  low. 

5  Ten  thousand  baits  the  foe  prepares, 

To  catch  the  wand'ring  heart: 
And  seldom  do  we  see  the  snares, 
Before  we  feel  the  smart. 

6  But  let  not  all  this  terrify  : 

Pursue  the  narrow  path  ; 
Look  to  the  Lord  with  steadfast  -eye, 
And  fight  with  hell  by  faith. 

7  Though  we  are  feeble,  Christ  is  strong  : 

His  promises  are  true* 
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We  shall  be  conqu'rors  all  ere  long ; 
And  more  than  conqu'rors  too. 


The  twenty  seventh  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gospel.  —  Matth.  25.   1-13. 

O\)0  C.  M. 

1   WTTHEN  Christ,  descending  from  the  skie* 
▼  V    As  Bridegroom  shall  appear, 
With  solemn  sound  of  midnight  cries, 
To  call  professors  near. 
I  That  soun^l  will  strike  an  awful  damp, 
And  show  the  awful  case 
Of  those  who  onlv  have  the  lamp,       * 
Without  the  oil  of  grace. 

3  The  foolish  virgins  shall  awake, 

And  seek  for  a  supply  ; 
But  all  in  vain,  they  undertake 
To  borrow  or  to  buy, 

4  Then  shall  they  see,  that  those  were  wise, 

Whom  they  despised  here  ; 
And  now  unto  their  great  surprise, 
They  see  them  happy  there. 

5  The  wise  will  then  be  truly  blest, 

There  to  be  glorified  ; 
But  sad  distress  shall  seize  the  rest, 
Whose  entrance  is  denied. 

6  In  vain  they  shall  attempt  to  plead  : 

Lord,  with  thy  saints  we  bow'd  ; 
Oft  in  thy  presence  we  have  pray'd, 
And  sung  thy  praise  aloud. 

7  The  Lord  shall  answer  from  his  throne  : 

Depart  ye  wicked  crew  ; 
I  never  knew,  nor  cannot  own, 
Such  hypocrites  as  you. 
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57TH    SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY,       30$ 

5  0  may  my  worship  be  sincere, 

Sincere  with  all  my  heart — 

That  I  may  never  need  to  fear, 

To  hear  the  word— depart  \  fy 

QA^      4  lines  6s  and  2  lines  8s. 
OUU  Matth.  25.  6. 

1        "\7E  virgin  souls  aiise  ! 

x     With  all  the  dead  awake  ; 
Unto  salvation  wise, 
Oil  in  your  vessels  take  : 
Upstarting  at  the  midnight  cry, 
Behold  your  heav'nly  Bnclegrpom  nigh, 
t        He  comes,  he  comes,  to  call 
The  nations  to  his  bar^ 
And  take  to  glory  all 
Who  meet  for  glory  are  : 
Make  ready  for  your  free  reward  ; 
Go  forth  with  joy  to  meet  your  Lord— 

3  Go,  meet  him  in  the  sky, 
Your  everlasting  friend  : 
Your  hear!  to  glorify, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend  : 

Ye  pure  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace 
To  see,  without  a  vail,  his  face. 

4  Ye— that  have  here  receiv'd 
The  unction  fon.  above, 
And  in  his  Spirit  liv'd, 
And  thirsted  for  his  love ; 

Jesus  shall  claim  you  for  his  bride  ; 
Rejoice  with  all  the  sanctified. 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope 

Of  that  great  day  unknown, 
When  you  shall  be  caught  up 
To  stand  before  his  throne  ; — 

Call'd  to  partake  the  marriage  feast. 

And  lean  On  our  ImmanueTsJbreast, 
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6  The  everlasting  doors 
Shall  soon  the  saints  receive, 
Above  those  angel  pow'rs 
In  glorious  joy  to  live  ; 

Far  from  a  world  of  grief  and  sin, 
With  God  eternally  shut  in. 

7  Then  let  us  wait  to  hear 

The  trumpets  welcome  sound  : — 

To  see  our  Lord  appear, 

May  we  be  watching  found, 
Enrob'd  in  righteousness  divine. 
In  which  the  bride  shall  ever  shine 


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C.  M. 

I    T    ET  willful  sinners  boast  and  sa^, 
JLj  The  Lord  will  never  come  : 
We  need  not  fear  a  future  day, 
Or  wait  a  fearful  doom. 
t  The  things  whereof  we  have  been  told,. 
That  they  should  come  to  pass, 
Are  now  just  as  they  were  of  old, 
And  will  for  ever  last. 
5  For  since  the  fathers  fell  asleep, 

The  world  has  tak'n  no  change  : 
Should  God  our  crimes  in  mem'ry  keep, 
That  would  be  very  strange. 

4  Just  so  it  was  before  the  flood  ; 

Tho'  men  had  long  been  warn'd, 
They  still  despis'd  the  threats  of  God, 
And  lived  unconcern'd. 

5  When  Ion  »  they  had  despis'd  his  grace 

At  last  they  found  it  true  ; 
When  suddenly  a  change  took  place, 
Which  prov'd  their  overthrow. 

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6  The  righteous  judgments  of  the  Lord, 
At  his  appointed  times  ; 
Prove  daring  sinners*  just  reward 

For  all  their  guilt  and  crimes.  J* 

OUO  Rev.  20.   11. 

TOW  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day  ; 
When  earth  and  heav'n  before  the  Judge, 

Astonish'd  shrink  away  ! 

But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark  !  from  the  go-pel's  cheering  sound. 

What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 

And  find  salvation  I  here. 

So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Savior  bled  ; 
And  the  last  awful  day  >hall  pour 

His  blessings  on  your  head. 

End  of  the  ecclesiastical  year. 


THE  WORD  OF  GOD. 


OAQ  L    M. 

OU  Zs   Ihe  word  of  God  a  precious  gift, 

I      A     precious  gift  on  man  bestow'd, 
jlV  That  is  to  have  the  word  of  God  ; 
The  sure  infallible  record 
That  shows  the  counsels  of  the  Lord. 
U  229 


510  TftE    WORD   OP    GOD. 

2  This  book,  it  has  to  man  reveal'd 
That  which  was  to  the  world  conceaVd  ; 
This  book  reveal'd  the  glorious  plan 
By  which  God  sav'd  the  race  of  man. 

3  Of  all  the  treasures  here  on  earth, 
This  book  is  of  the  greatest  worth  ; 
From  age  to  age  it  handeth  down, 
As  much  as  need  to  man  be  known- 

4  The  Bible  is  a  light  divine  ! 

It  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine  : 
And  ev'ry  chapter,  line,  and  page, 
Can  cast  a  light  on  ev'ry  age. 

5  BlessM  are  the  rays  this  light  doth  give, 
And  bless'd  are  they  who  do  receive 
This  blessed  light,  this  blessed  heat, 
Which  makes  our  hopes  and  joys  complete. 

J- 
L.  M. 

The  word  of  God  is  spirit,  life, 
and  the  means  of  grace. 

1  TJY  nature  man  is  dark  and  blind, 
_D  The  way  to  life  he  cannot  find  j 

For  since  by  sin  he  is  defiTd, 
He  knows  not  God  as  reconcil'd. 

2  He  once  an  image  had  divine 
Which  was  a  light  in  him  to  shine ; 
A  law  by  which  he  walk'd  with  God 
High  in  salvation's  blissful  road, 

3  No  gospel  he  had  need  to  know  ; 
For  he  had  neither  sin  nor  woe  : 
The  gospel  onlv  is  design'd, 

For  fallen  creatures,  poor  and  blind. 

4  Creation  wide  reveals  no  plan, 
To  save  the  fallen  race  ot  man  ; 
Which  could  procure  a  righteousness  ; 
That  would  restore  lost  happiness. 

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310 


THE    WORD   01?    GOD*  Sit 

5  The  gospel  myst'ry  was  enshrin'd 
For  ever  in  Jehovah's  mind  ; 

It  was  to  burning  Seraphs  seal'd, 
Until  in  time  it  was  reveal'd. 

6  The  Holy  Ghost  the  mystic  dove, 
'l'he  Father  sent  from  heav'n  above, 
Who  did  some  holy  men  inspire, 

To  write  his  word,  bright  lamp  of  fire. 

7  Sure  word  of  God,  celestial  guide, 
Revealing  truths  by  wonders  tried  ; 
Such  as  will  make  the  simple  wise, 
And  lead  them  on  to  paradise.         * 

5  This  holy  word,  immortal  seed 

Did  from  the  Lord  himself  proceed  : — j 
Is  spirit,  life,  the  means  of  grace, 
To  regen'rate  the  fallen  race. 

9  0  blessed  word,  worth  more  than  gold  ; 
For  unto  man  it  does  unfold  : 

Life. — Immortality, —  and  love 
From  God,  and  joys  in  worlds  above. 

10  Sure  word  of  God,  a  light  divine, 
Which  in  our  ciark'ncd  souls  docs  shine, 
'Til  bright  the  day -dawn  shall  arise  ; 
The  brilliant  morning- star  likewise. 

11  0  blessed  word  like  honey  sweet, 
Our  souls'  delight,  our  heav'nly  treat  ; 
In  death,  when  fears  are  wont  to  rise, 
It  shows  our  mansions  in  the  skies. 

12  Lord  may  thy  blessed  gospel  sound 
Joylui,  to  earth's  remotest  bound  ; 
May  nations  find  salvation  nigh  j 
Eternal  bliss  in  realms  on  high.  d.    m. 

^11      „       ]   M 

*2  J.  J-  /  he  .script urei  inspired. 

I   71WAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord., 

A     The  ancient  prophets  spoke  hit*  Word  : 
23  i 


31 1  THE   WORD   OP    GOD. 

His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heav'nljr  fire. 
t  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirm'd  the  messages  they  brought : 
The  prophets'  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God  !  Mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book  ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind  ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure  : 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

Q1  9  c.  m 

tJ  A  &  The  word  contains  txhaustlest  riches. 
1    T7ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 
_F    What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 
For  these  celestial  lines. 
1  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 
Exhaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

^3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 
<4   Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 
•5  O  may  these  heav'nly  pages  be 
My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 
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6  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 
Be  thou  for  ever  near. 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Savior  there. 

01  O  CM. 

0  JL  O       Instruction  from  scripture. 

1  TJOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
JLx  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 
t  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 
It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 

The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God, 

3  *Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heav'nly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 
And  better  know  their  Lord. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  : 

1  hate  the  sinner's  road  ; 
1  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 

6  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

How  pure  is  ev'ry  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 


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C.  M. 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  to  my  feet. 
Psalm  119.  105. 
OW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
By  inspiration  giv'n ! 
U  2  233 


$1«  THE    WORD   OP    GOD. 

Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heav'n. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  thro'  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 


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C  M. 

The  excellence  of  the  Bible. 


GREAT  God!  with  wonder  and  with  prai»« 
On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  g*"*ct, 

Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 
The  stars,  which  in  their  courses  ro'l, 

Have  much  instruction  giv'n  ; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul, 

How  I  may  get  to  heav'n. 
The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 

In  thy  most  ho1.)  word. 

Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid. 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 

And  hence  my  hopes  aiise. 

Lord  !  make  me  understand  they  law  ; 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been  ; 
And  from  thy  gospel  let  me  draw 

Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 
For  here  I  learn  how  Jesus  diecj^ 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell; 
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Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 
Such  heav'nly  wonders  tell. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 
And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 


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Tkt  holy  scriptures. 


1    T   ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
JLi  1  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord  ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

J  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 
Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Savior's  face 
Almost  in  ev'ry  page. 

3   [  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 
The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise, 
Who  makes  this  pearl  his  own 

i  Uere  consecrated  water  flows. 
To  quench  my  thirst  of  s«in  ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
No  danger  dwells  therein.] 

5  This  is  (he  Judge  who  end;?  the  stride, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fajl  ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

6  Oh,  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 
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Ol  /      God  supreme  and  self-sufficient. 

1    T"^7HAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 
▼  T     Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach  £ 
He  dwells  conceal'd  in  radiant  flame, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach. 

%■  The  spacious  worlds  of heav'nly  light, 
Compar'd  with  him,  how  short  they  fall  i 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright  ; 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

5  He  spoke  the  wonrlrous  word,  and  lo  ! 
Creation  rose  at  his  command  ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  kno^r, 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres. 
There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop  ; 
But  his  own  self-sufticience  bears 

The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 
Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon  ; 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows  ; 

His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  ; 

All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfill  the  praise. 

QIO  L.  M. 

OlO     The  Incomprehensibility  of  God. 

1    f^i  OD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores 

VJf  Th'  Almighty  three,  the  Eternal  One! 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  pow'rs. 
Confess  the  Infinite  unknown, 
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2  Prom  thy  great  self  thy  being  springs  ; 
Thou  art  thy  own  original, 

Made  up  of  uncreated  things, 

And  self-sufficience  bears  them  all. 

3  Thy  voice  produc'd  the  seas  and  spheres, 
Bids  the  waves  roar,  and  planets  shine  ; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine. 

4  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows  ; 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  r»n  : 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 

And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

5  How  shall  affrighted  mortals  dare 
To  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace? 
Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie  so  far, 
And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face  { 

6  Who  can  behold  the  glorious  light? 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  ? 
None  but  thy  wisdom  knows  thy  might, 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name. 

Ol\)  Unity  of  God. 

1  T?TERNAL  God,  almighty  cause 

■  A  Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown ! 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws  ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possest; 

By  none  control'd  in  thy  commands, 
And  in  thyself  completely  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe; 

Let  heav'n  and  earlh  due  homage  pay  : 

All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  In  thee,  0  Lord,  our  hope  shall  rest, 
Fountain  of  peace  and  joy  and  Ioyc  I 

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Thy  favor  only  makes  us  blest  ; 
Without  thee,  all  would  nothing  prove, 

5  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs  ; 
Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give  ; 

Thine  be  our  hearts  and  thine  our  songs, 
And  to  thy  glory  we  would  live. 

6  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathenlands; 
Their  idol- deities  dethrone! 

Subdue  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And  reign  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

09 A  L.  M, 

9 J /-wv/         The  divine  perfections. 

*  /^1  REAT  God  !  thy  glories  shall  employ 
VT  My  holy  fear,  my  humble  joy, 

My  lips,  in  rongs  or'hono?-  bring 
Their  tribute  to  tlv  eternal  King. 

2  [Earth,  and  the  .ctais,  and  worlds  unknown, 
Depend  precarious  on  his  throne  ; 

All  nature  hangs  upon  his  word 
.    And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord  ! 

3  [  liis  sovereign  pow'r  what  mortal  knows  ? 
I  fhe  command,  who  dare  oppose  r 

With  Strength  lie  girds fhimselF around, 
And  treads  the  rebelsto  the  ground.] 

*  f Wh o  s h a  1 1  p  r ot end  to  tea c h  h in  skill  ? 
Or  gnide  the  counsels  of  his  will.? 

His  wisdom,  like  a  sea  ($iyine, 

Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  tiir  line] 
i   [His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 

Earns  with  immoitai  jealousy  ; 

He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  ami  she.']-, 

His  fiery  vengeance  on  their  heads.] 
i»  [The  beamings  of  his  piercing  sjght 

Bring  dark  hypocrisy  to  light ; 

Death  and  destruction  naked  lie. 

And  hell  uncovered  to  his  eye.] 
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7  [Th*  eternal  law  before  him  stands, 
His  justice,  with  impartial  hands, 
Divides  to  all  their  due  reward, 
Or  by  the  sceptre,  or  the  sword.] 

$  [His  mercy,  like  a  boundless  sea, 
Washes  our  load  of  guilt  away  ; 
While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  died 
T'  engage  his  justice  on  our  side.] 

9  [Each  of  his  words  demands  my  faith, 
Sly  soul  can  rest  on  all  he  saith  ; 

His  truth'inviolably  keeps 
The  largest  promise  of  his  lips.] 

10  Oh,  tell  me,  with  a  gentle  voice, 
"Thou  art  my  God, "  and  I  '11  rejoice  ; 
Fill'd  with  thy  love,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brightest  honors  of  thy  name. 

991  c.  m. 

O/vl     God  eternal  and  unchangeable. 
1    f^lREAT  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  » 
VJT  How  frail  and  weak  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 
%  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Ere  earth  or  heav'n  was  made  ; 
Thou  art  the  ever- living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  all  open  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 
From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 
To  the  last  awful  day. 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  to  thy  view. 
To  thee  there  's  nothing  old  appears  ; 
Great  God  !  there  's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  thro'  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares; 
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Stt,  $23  BEING  AND 

While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturb'd  affairs. 
6  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 
How  frail  and  weak  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 


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God  almighty. 


1  'finWASGod  whohmTdtherollingsphere*. 

JL     And  streach'd  the  boundless  skies  ; 
Who  form'd  the  plan  of  endless  years, 
And  bade  the  ages  rise. 

2  From  everlast  ng  is  his  mi^ht, 

Immense  and  unconfin'd  ; 
He  pierces  through  the  realms  of  light, 
And  rides  upon  the  wind. 

3  He  darts  along  the  burning  skies  ; 

Loud  thunners  round  him  roar  : 
All  heav'n  attends  him,  as  he  flies ; 

All  hell  proclaims  his  pow'r. 
4-  He  scatters  nations  with  his  breath  ; 

The  scalter'd  nations  fly  : 
Blue  pestilence  and  wasting  death, 

Confess  the  Godhead  nigh. 

i  Ye  worlds,  with  ev'ry  living  thing; 
Fulfill  his  high  command  : 
Mortals,  pay  homage  to  your  King, 
And  own  his  ruling  hand. 

V/wO     God  omnipre'.ent  and  omniscient* 
1    T    ORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee  ! 
I  A  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 
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t  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 
My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 

Before  they  'reform'd  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  J 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  t 
Within  thy  circling  arms  1  lie, 
Enclos'd  on  ev'ry  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  ev'ry  ill, 
Secur'dby  sovereign  love. 

6  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire 

Forgotten  and  unknown  ? 
In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heav'n  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath 

To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  could  break  the  bars  of  death, 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 

8  If  wing'd  with  beams  of  morning  light 

I  fly  beyond  the  west, 
Thy  hand,  which  must  support  my  flight, 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

9  If  o'er  my  sins  1  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night, 
The  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

10  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  houi 

Are  both  alike  to  thee  : 
O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  pow'r, 
From  which  I  cannot  flee, 
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C.  M. 

The  wisdom  of  God  In  his  works* 
Psalm  111. 


1  OONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
O  To  my  almighty  God  ; 

He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue^ 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought ! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight  ! 
And  men  in  ev'ry  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame  ! 

How  Wise  th'  eternal  Mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 

4  When  he  redeemed  his  chosen  sons, 

He  fix'd  his  cov'nant  sure  : 
The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce, 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  arid  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heav'nly  skill  proclaim  ; 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise* 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

6  To  fear  thy  pow'r,  to  trust  thy  graced 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he  's  the  wisest  of  OUr  race, 
That  best  obeys  thy  will. 

QO^  SM 

OAttJ  God'smercy  great  and  eternal.  P9<103. 

1  TV/TY  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
jJfM.  Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  nse, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 
And  when  his  strokes  are  felt, 

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His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heav'ns  are  rais'd 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  pow'r  subdues  our  sins  ; 
And  his  forgiving  love, 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame, 

6  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 
Scattered  with  ev'ry  breath  ; 

His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

7  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning  flow'r  ; 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

8  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure  ; 

And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

Q9fi  L.  M. 

*J &\J  The  mercies  of  God. 

1  /^JREAT  are  the  mercies  of  our  God, 
vJI  Far  more  than  men  or  angels  know ; 

To  show  what  God  on  man  bestow'd, 
Is  more  than  all  the  world  can  do. 

2  To  save  the  wretched  sons  of  men, 

The  Lord  has  made  his  counsels  known ; 
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To  make  them  heirs  of  grace  again, 
He  sent  his  dear  beloved  Son. 

3  He  gave  himself,  he  bled,  and  died, 
And  bore  for  man  that  heavy  load, 
Till  all  demands  were  satisfied, 
And  man  was  reconciled  to  God. 

4/  We  were  pluck'd  up  like  burning  brands 
Oat  of  a  fierce  consuming  fire, 
And  plac'd  into  the  Savior's  hands, 
To  be  his  own,  his  own  entire. 

5  No  greater  mercy  can  be  found, 
Wo  greater  proof  of  tender  love. 
What  praises  to  our  God  redound  : 
God  sent  his  Son  from  heav'n  above  !       J. 

QOT  L.  M. 

0  A  t  The  glory  of  God. 

1  *\7"E  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays, 

JL     Attempt  the  great  Creator's  praise  ; 
But  who  an  equal  song  can  frame  ? 
What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme  ? 

2  He  sits  enthron'd  amidst  the  spheres, 
And  glory  like  a  garment  wears  ; 

While  boundless  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 
Command  our  awe,  transcend  our  praise, 

3  Before  his  throne  a  shining  band 
Of  cherubs  and  of  seraphs  stand  ; 
Ethereal  spirits,  who  in  flight 
Outstrip  the  rapid  speed  of  light. 

4  To  God  all  nature  owes  its  birth, 

He  form'd  this  pond'rous  globe  of  earth, 
He  rais'd  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
And  measur'd  out  the  azure  sky. 

5  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence  with  wisdom  shines. 

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PERFECTIONS   OP    GOD.  52S 

His  works,  thro1  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Bear  the  great  impress  of  his  name. 

6  RaisM  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Let  us  his  high  perfections  sing  : 
O  let  his  praise  employ  our  tongue, 
Whilst  list'ning  "worlds  applaud  the  song  ! 


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God  is  Love.     1  John  4.  8. 

1  A  MID  the  splendors  of  thy  state, 
JLjL  My  God,  thy  love  appears 
With  the  soft  radiance  of  the  moon 

Among  a  thousandstars. 

2  Nature  through  all  her  ample  round 

Thy  boundless  pow'r  proclaims, 
And,  in  melodious  accent,  speaks 
The  goodness  of  thy  names. 

3  Thy  justice,  holiness,  and  truth, 

Our  solemn  awe  excite  ; 
But  the  sweet  charms  of  sov'reign  grace 
O'erwhelm  us  with  delight,    v 

4  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire, 

Thunders  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
But  Sion  sings  in  melting  notes, 
The  honors  of  the  Lamb. 

5  In  all  thy  doctrines  and  commands, 

Thy  counsels  and  designs, 
In  ev'ry  work  thy  hands  have  fram'd, 
Thy  love  supremely  shines. 

6  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 

Through  earth  and  heav'n  above, 
The  joyful,  the  transporting  news, 
That  God,  the  Lord,  is  Love  I 
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09Q  L.  M. 

y^t/  On  the  creation^ 

1  TT   ORDf  when  I  view  thy  mighty  pow*r, 
J_i  Thy  wisdom  and  thy  wondrous  ways, 
I  stand  amaz'd  ;  yet  evermore 

I  fain  would  show  thy  love  and  praise. 

2  Mine  eyes  behold  where  •'er  I  look, 
More  wonders  than  I  can  relate; 
To  read  the  whole  of  nature's  book, 

It  shows  that  thou  art  wondrous  great. 

3  Who  set  the  sun  to  run  his  rout  ? 

Who  ftx'd  and  caus'd  the  change  of  moon? 
Who  brings  both  day  and  night  about? 
By  thy  almighty  hand  'tis  done. 

4  Who  sends  the  late  and  early  rain  ? 

Who  brings  the  winds  from  south  &  north? 
Who  warms  the  frozen  earth  again, 
That  all  her  seeds  and  plants  come  forth? 

5  It  is  thy  great  almighty  word, 
Which  caused  all  these  things  to  be  : 
They  show  thou  art  the  sov'reign  Lord!, 
And  all  the  praise  is  due  to  thee. 

6  Lord,  I  am  thy  creation  too, 
Created  for  the  noblest  end, 
And  with  astonishment  I  view, 

That  thou  to  man  shouldst  condescend, 

7  To  grant  thy  blessings  from  above, 
And  make  us  heirs  of  endless  grace  : 
Astonishing  what  wondrous  love, 

That  God  to  man  would  show  such  grace* 
$  All  glory,  honor,  praise,  and  pow'r. 
Be  to  our  great  almighty  King, 
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Who  lives  and  reigns  for  evermore, 

To  him  eternal  praises  sing,  J. 


330 


C,  M. 

Godys  love  displayed  in  creation* 

1  TTAlL,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good  \ 
JnL  To  thee  our  songs  we  raise. 

Nature,  thro*  all  lier  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  ev'ning  mild, 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view  ; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult, 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  in  ev'ry  star, 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night  ; 
And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  rnori} 
With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  lawn, 

With  countless  beauties  shine  ; 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade, 
Proclaim  thy  pow'r  divine. 

5  Great  nature's  God  !  still  may  these  scenes 

Our  serious  hours  engage  ! 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 
Thy  works'  instructive  page  ! 

6  And  while  in  all  thy  wondrous  works, 

Thy  varied  love  we  see  ; 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  Q  God,  to  thee  ! 

L.  M.3 

Q  Q  "I     The  works  of  God  displayed  in  the 
OOJ.  firmament. 

1   fTlHE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
X    With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame> 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 
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2  Th*  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display, 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shade-  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  list'nin^  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  b  rth  : 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings,  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball? 
What  tho'  nor  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine — 
The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine. 

oqo  c.  m. 

OO/W     Creation  and  providence. 
1    T  sing  th'  almightv  pow'r  of  God, 

JL  That  made  the  mountains  rise  ; 

That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies 

t  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordain'd 
The*sun  to  rule  the  day  : 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command  j 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  fill'd  the  earth  with  food, 
He  form'd  the  creatures  with  his  word. 
And  then  pronounc'd  them  good, 

4  Lord  !  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed 

Where  e'er  I  turn  mine  eye ; 
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If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky  I 

5  There  's  not  a  plant  or  fiow'r  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  Creatures  (as  num'rus  as  they  be) 

Are  subject  to  thy  care  ; 
There  's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

7  In  heav'n  he  shines  with  beams  of  love  ; 

With  wrath  in  hell  beneath  I 
'Tis  on  his  earth  I  stand  or  move, 

And  'tis  his  air  I  breathe.  * 

6  His  hand  is  my  perpetual  guard  ; 
He  keeps  me  with  his  eye. 
Why  should  I  then  forget  the  Lord, 
Who  is  for  ever  nigh  ? 

qqq  l,  m. 

000  The  riches  of  divine  goodness. 

1  "][*   ET  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite  ; 
I  4  Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light, 

Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole, 

2  Sing  earth  in  verdant  robes  array'd, 

Its  herbs  and  flow'rs,  its  fruits  and  shade ; 
Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms, 
Offish,  and  fowl,  and  beasts,  and  worms, 

3  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns. 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins  ; 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

4  But  0  !  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  Love ! 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  array'd, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made ! 
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5  Thither  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar  ; 
There  in  the  land  of  praise  adore  ! 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay, 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

qo/j  c.  m. 

tJO1-**  The  creation  of  the  world.     Gen.  1. 

1  "  "[VfOW  let  a  spacious  world  arise," 

X^l    Said  the  Creator  Lord, 
At  once  th'  obedient  earth  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sov'reign  word. 

2  [  Dark  was  the  deep  ;  the  waters  lay 

Confus'd,  and  drovvn'd  the  land  ; 
He  call'd  the  light,  the  new-born  day 
Attends  on  his  command. 
o    He  bids  the  clouds  ascend  on  high  ; 
The  clouds  ascend,  and  bear 
A  wat'ry  treasure  to  the  sky, 
And  float  on  softer  air. 
4-   The  liquid  element  below 

Was  gather'd  by  his  hand  ; 
The  rolling  seas  together  flow, 
And  leave  the  solid  land. 

5  With  herbs  and  plants,  a  flow'ry  birth, 

The  naked  globe  he  crown'd, 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth, 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

6  Then  he  adorn'd  the  upper  skies  ; 

Behold  the  sun  appears  ; 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise, 
To  mark  out  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  th'  almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  frame  ; 
The  painted  fowls  of  evVy  wing, 
And  fish  of  ev'ry  name.] 

8  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

At  once  their  wondrous  birth  ; 
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And  gfazing  beasts  of  various  form, 
Rose  from  the  teeming  earth* 

9  Adam  was  form'd  of  equal  clay, 

Though  sov'reign  of  the  rest, 

Design'd  for  nobler  ends  than  they, 

With  God's  own  image  bless'd. 

10  Thus  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye, 

The  young  creation  stood  ; 
He  saw  the  building  from  on  high, 
His  word  pronounced  it  good. 

11  Lord,  while  the  frame  of  nature  stands i 

Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue  ; 
But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  song. 

OOK  c.  M. 

*JOtJ    Praise  to  God  from  all  creatures, 

1  fTlHE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, 

X    My  joyful  voice  shall  sing, 
And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 

2  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shap'd  our  clay, 

And  wrought  this  human  frame  ; 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  pow'rs  to  God, 

And  worship  with  our  tongues  ; 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies, 
And  join  th'  angelic  songs. 

4  Let  grov'ling  beasts  of ev'ry  shape, 

And  fowls  of  ev^ry  wing,  . 
And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  fires,  and  seas. 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honor  shine, 

And,  wheels  of  nature,  roll ; 
praise  him  in  your  unwearied  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 
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6  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 
The  wide  creation  fills, 
And  his  unbounded  grandure  flies 
Beyond  the  heav'nly  hills. 

L.  M. 

0  OCZ     The  glory  of  God  in  creation  and 
*jO\j  providence.        Psalm  104. 

1  11/1*  Y  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise  ; 
-LtX  When  cloth'd  in  his  celestial  rays, 
He  in  full  majesty  appears, 

And  like  a  robe  his  glory  wears. 

2  The  heav'ns  are  for  his  curtains  spread  ; 
Th'  unfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed  -y 
Clouds  are  his  chariot  when  he  flies 
On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

3  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires, 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  ; 

And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

4  The  world's  foundation  by  his  hand 
Is  pois'd,  and  shall  for  ever  stand  ; 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain, 
Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  again, 

5  When  earth  was  cover'd  with  the  flood, 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood, 
He  thunder'd,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Confined  to  its  appointed  bed. 

6  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bound, 
And  in  their  channels  walk  their  round  j 
Yen,  thence  conveyed  by  secret  veins, 
They  spring  on  hills,  and  drench  the  plains, 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheers  the  valleys  as  they  go  ; 
There  gentle  herds  their  thirst  allay, 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 

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8  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brink, 
The  lark  and  linnet  like  to  drink  ; 

Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise, 
And  chide  our  silence  in  his  praise. 

pause  1. 

9  God  from  his  cloudy  cistern  pours 

On  the  parch'd  earth  enriching  show'rs  : 
The  grove,  the  garden,  and  the  field, 
A  thousand  joyful  blessings  yield. 

10  He  makes  the  grassy  food  arise, 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  supplies  ; 
With  herbs  for  man  of  various  pow'r, 
To  nourish  nature,  or  to  cure. 

11  What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce  ! 
The  olive  yields  a  pleasing  juice  ; 

Our  hearts  are  cheer'd  with  gen'rous  wine, 
His  gifts  proclaim  his  love  divine, 

12  His  bounteous  hands  our  table  spread, 
He  fills  our  cheerful  stores  with  bread  ; 
While  food  our  vital  strength  imparts, 
Let  daily  praise  inspire  our  hearts. 

pause  2. 

13  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands 
Rais'd  in  the  forest  by  his  hands  ; 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly, 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  high. 

14  To  craggy  hills,  ascends  the  goat ; 
And  at  the  airy  mountain's  foot 

The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell ; 
He  gives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

15  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face ; 
And  when  thick  darkness  vails  the  day, 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

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16  Fierce  lions  lead  their  young  abroad, 
And  roaring  ask  their  meat  from  God  ; 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arise, 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  flies, 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labor  goes  : 
The  night  was  made  for  his  repose  : 
Sleep  is  thy  gift,  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  and  wasting  grief. 

18  How  strange  thy  works!  how  great  thy  skill! 
While  ev'ry  land  thy  riches  fill : 

Thy  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see, 
This  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

19  Nor  less  thy  glories  in  the  deep, 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep, 
With  wondrous  motions  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wand'ring  in  the  paths  below. 

20  There  ships  divide  their  wat'ry  way, 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play  ; 
The  huge  leviathan  resides, 

And  fearless  sports  amid  the  tides. 

pause  3. 

21  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord, 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word. 

And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stands, 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hands. 

22  While  each  receives  his  difFrent  food, 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good  : 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms 
Rejoice  and  praise  in  different  forms. 

23  But  when  thy  face  is  hid  they  mourn, 
And  dying,  to  their  dust  return  ; 
Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign  : 
Life,  breath,  and  spirit,  al!  are  thine. 

24  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again. 
And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men ; 

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A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death* 

25  His  works*,  the  wonders  of  his  might, 
Are  honor'd  with  his  own  delight : 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways  ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise* 

26  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke, 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke  j 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face.* 

And  tell  their  wants  to  sov'reign  grace* 

27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet ; 
Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ 
Till  it  expires  in  endless  joy. 

28  While  haughty  sinners  die  accurst, 
Their  glory  buried  with  their  dust, 

I  to  my  God>  my  heav'nly  King 
Immortal  halleluiahs'  sing* 


PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 


C*  M* 

Q  Q  rj     God's  -providence  directs  all  things 

00  /  for  the  best. 

1  /COMMIT  thy  way  unto  the  Lord, 
Vy  Who  brings  thee  safe  to  pass  ; 
He  will  according  to  his  word 

Deliver  thee  at  last* 

2  The  great,  the  wise,  the  mighty  God, 

Has  all  things  in  his  view  ; 
Although  the  heavens  are  his  abode, 
Yet  he  looks  on  us  too. 
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$88  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOI>. 

3  The  Lord  who  numbered  all  our  days, 

Knows  how  to  make  us  blest  ; 

He  who  has  pointed  out  our  ways, 

Works  all  things  for  the  best. 

4  We  need  not  fear,  we  need  not  doubt, 

The  Lord  is  still  our  friend  ; 
His  wondrous  ways  will  bring  about 
His  blessings  in  the  end. 

5  God,  who  has  made  the  earth  and  seas, 

When  he  gave  his  commands, 
May  deal  with  us  just  as  he  please, 
Are  we  but  in  his  hands. 

6  His  mighty  hand  that  doth  provide 

For  all  that  live  and  move  ; 
Will  ever  with  his  grace  abide 
And  guard  us  by  his  love. 

7  His  providence  is  over  all, 

He  gives  us  all  we  need  ; 
What  e'er  may  pass  or  us  befall, 

Is  for  our  good  indeed.  J. 

OQO  L    M. 

000  GodPs  providence  everywhere. 

1  /^IREAT  God,  thy  providence  and  care, 
VJf  I  see  and  find  them  ev'ry where  ; 

Whene'er  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee, 
Thy  hand  of  providence  I  see. 

2  Why  should  I  doubt  or  grieve  or  inoan, 
Since  all  I  am  to  thee  is  known  ; 

And  as  thy  mercies  have  decreed, 
Thy  hand  shall  give  me  as  I  need. 

3  For  all  my  troubles,  woes,  and  grief, 
Thy  providence  points  out  relief; 
Altho'  I  cannot  understand, 

The  dealings  of  thy  bounteous  hand. 

4  Thy  providence  directs  and  guides, 
And  for  each  creature's  wants  provides  : 

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PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD*  339,  340 

For  meanest  creatures  on  the  earth, 
Like  as  for  those  of  noblest  birth. 
5  Why  should  I  not  on  thee  depend, 
A  creature  made  for  that  great  end, 
To  be  an  object  of  thy  love, 
To  live  and  dwell  with  thee  above..  J. 

QQQ  -  c  M 

tJ*J%J      Book  of  divine  providence. 

1  "11"   ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
JLj  Abas'd  before  the  Lord  ! 
Whate'er  his  pow'rful  hand  has  form'd, 

He  governs  with  a  word. 

2  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought, 

3  There  's  not  a  sparrow  or  a  worm 

O'erlook'd  in  his  decrees, 
He  raises  monarchs  to  a  throne, 
Or  sinks  with  equal  ease. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  I  go, 

'Tis  he  provides  the  rays  ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  the  sun, 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 

5  Trusting  his  wisdom  and  his  love, 

I  would  not  wish  to  know, 
What  in  the  book  of  his  decrees 
Awaits  me  here  below. 

6  Be  this  alone  my  fervent  pray'r  : 

Whate'er  my  lot  shall  be, 
Or  joys,  or  sorrows,  may  they  form 
My  soul  for  heav'n  and  thee ! 

QAft  c.  m. 

fJ^yJ     God's  ways  incomprehensible. 
1    £~*i  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
\Jf  His  wonders  to  perform, 
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341  PROVIDENCE  OF   000* 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  and  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never -failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints  !  fresh  courage  take  2 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  j'our  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour. 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r* 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain* 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

C>  M. 

Q  A  1    The  providence  of  God  in  air)  Barth, 
Otd  JL  $•  sea  ;  orb  the  blessing  of  rain.  Ps.  65. 

1  'f  I  lIS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  sta^.d, 

JL    God  of  eternal  pow'r  ! 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command  j 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring  j 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flow'rs  adorn  the  spring, 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heav'n,  earth,  and  air  are  thine  j 
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When  clouds  distill  in  fruitful  showers  | 
The  Author  is  divine. 

4  Th6se  wand'ring  cisterns  in  the  skyt 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  wat'ry  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill) 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear  j 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still) 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year* 

L.  M. 

Q  A  O     ^e  Divine  Nature^  Providence  f 

O^h/C  and  Graces      Psalm  147. 

1    TJRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  'tis  good  to  raise 
JL     Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise  j 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

t  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name  t 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  formed  the  stars,  those  heav'nly  flames, 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names, 
His  sovereign  wisdom  knows  no  bound, 

A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his  might ; 
And  all  his  glories  infinite  : 

He  crown*  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust* 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high, 

Who  spreads  his  clouds  around  the  sky; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain, 

6  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn  ; 

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The  beasts  with  food  h-is  hands  supply, 
And  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry. 

7  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force, 
The  vi^'rous  man,  the  warlike  horse, 
The  sprightly  wit,  the  active  limb  ; 
All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

8  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight  ; 
He  views  his  children  with  delight ; 

He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  finds  and  loves  his  image  there. 

OAO  LM 

v"r'J  God's  condescension  to  human  affaxrt* 

1  TTP  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, 
<LJ    And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 

Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 

And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 

2  [He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made, 
Or  with  his  word,  or  with  his  rod  : 

His  goodness,  how  amazing  great  ! 
And  what  a  condescending  God  ! 

3  God,  that  must  stoop  to  view  the  skies, 
And  bow  to  see  what  angels  do, 
Down  to  the  earth  he  casts  his  eyes, 
And  bends  his  footsteps  downward  too. J 

4  He  overrules  all  mortal  things, 
And  manages  our  mean  affairs  ; 
On  humble  souls  the  King  of  kin^s 
Bestows  his  counsels,  and  his  cares* 

5  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  God  : 

He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  to  bear  the  heavy  load. 

6  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try 
Such  condescension  to  perform  ; 
For  worms  were  never  rais'd  so  high 
Above  their  meanest  fellow  worm. 

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PRAISE  TO   GOD,  344,345 

Oh  !  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 
A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 
To  the  third  heav'n  our  songs  should  rise, 
And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 


PRAISE  TO  GOD. 


3  A  A  L-  M* 

HldHb  Praise  to  God  for  his  boundless  love~ 

1  T   ET  all  in  heav'n  their  praises  bring, 
J_i  All  on  the  earth  and  in  the  seas 
Unite  and  worship  him  our  King, 

And  show  the  wonders  of  his  grace. 

2  The  brightest  angels  near  his  throne, 
With  all  the  happy  hosts  above, 
Delight  to  make  his  glories  known, 
And  show  the  greatness  of  his  love. 

3  But  O,  his  love  is  greater  still, 
Than  men  or  angels  can  conceive  ; 
None  are  so  wise  as  to  reveal 

His  boundless  love,  by  which  we  live. 

4  Immensely  great  and  numberless 
Are  the  bless'd  bounties  of  his  hands, 
The  vilest  sinners  must  confess, 
Tho*  they  abuse  his  just  commands. 

5  Should  we  not  love  and  praise  that  God,. 
On  whom  the  hosts  of  heav'n  attend? 
Yet  condescends  to  our  abode, 

And  visits  us  like  as  a  friend.  J. 


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_  8,  7,  8,  7,.  7,  7. 
Praise  to  the  Liordfor  his  blessings* 
ET  us  join  to  praise  our  Maker, 
Let  us  worship  him  our  King  ; 

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345  PRAISE    TO   GOD* 

And  with  angels  be  partaker, 
And  glad  sogns  of  praises  sing. 
See  the  wonders  he  has  wrought ! 
O,  his  grace  exceeds  our  thought* 

1  Praise  the  Father  who  esteem'd  us, 
VVho  is  ever  kind  and  good  ; 
Praise  the  Son  who  hath  redeem'd  us, 
By  the  shedding  of  his  blood  1 
By  his  blessed  Spirit's  aid, 
Heirs  of  heaven  we  are  made* 

Let  us  join  with  evVy  nation  * 

And  with  all  who  praise  the  Lord  } 

Thank  the  Lord  for  our  salvation, 
And  the  knowledge  of  his  word  : 
For  the  word  of  life  and  peace, 
That  of  joy  and  happiness. 

4  Praise  the  Lord  for  ev'ry  blessing, 

Which  we  constantly  receive  : 
Grace  and  love  is  never  missing  ; 
Let  us  praise  him  while  we  live  : 
Worthless  Creatures  as  we  ai  j, 
Yet  the  objects  of  his  care. 

5  Numberless  are  all  his  graces, 

More  than  we  can  ever  know  ; 
Should  wc  join  to  sing  his  praises, 
Here  with  all  on  earth  below  ; 
All  would  fail  to  speak  his  worth, 
Or  to  set  his  praises  forth. 

6  Praises  be  to  God  for  ever> 

Praise  him  all  ye  hosts  above  ! 
Grace  and  mercy  faileth  never  : 
With  our  God,  the  God  of  love. 
Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  pow'r, 
Be  to  God  for  evermore. 

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PRAISE    TO   GOD.  34$ 

4  lines  6s  and  2  lines  8s. 
Praise  to  God  for  salvation,  lifet 
and  food. 


1  /^lOME  let  us  praise  our  God  \ 
v>/  Like  as  $he  angels  do  : 
And  show  his  love  abroad 

To  all  on  earth  below. 
Our  joyful  songs  to  God  we  raise, 
And  humbly  join  to  sing  his  praise. 

2  The  mercies  of  our  Lord 
Are  endless,  great,  and  good  ; 
To  us  they  e'er  afford, 
Salvation,  life,  and  food. 

His  promises  are  ever  sure, 
And  will  endure  for  evermore. 

3  God  shows  his  love  and  grace, 
And  makes  his  counsels  known  ; 
To  save  the  fallen  Tace, 

He  sent  his  only  Son  ; 
•  Who  bled  and  died  upon  the  tree, 
To  ransom  us  and  set  us  free. 

4  His  Spirit  from  above, 
For  Jesus'  sake  is  giv'n  ! 
Who  fills  our  hearts  with  love, 
And  fits  our  souls  for  heav'n  ! 

His  blessed  gifts  are  then  applied, 
And  we  shall  then  be  sanctified. 

5  What  more  should  God  bestow 
To  all  the  human  race,    , 
While  they  live  here  below, 
Than  to  enjoy  his  grace  ? 

Such  grace  as  can  cause  man  to  be 
Happy  to  all  eternity. 

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3/L7  SM 

Ot<i         Heavenly  joy  on  earth. 
10 ME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 
The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banish'd  from  the  place  ! 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  fav'rites  of  the  heav'nly  King 

May  speak  their  jovs  abroad. 

The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  manages  the  seas. 

This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love, 
He  shall  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'rs 

To  carry  us  above. 

There  we  shall  see  his  face 

And  never,  never  sin. 
There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 

Should  constant  joys  create. 

The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below, 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 

From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
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PRAISE    TO    GOD.  848,  549 

Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields 

Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
10     Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  thro'  Immanuel's  ground 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


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L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  nations. 
Psalm    117. 

1    TT1ROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
_T    Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Thro'  ev'ry  land,  by  ev'ry  tongue. 

t  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  §hore,; 
'Till  sun  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring, 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing  ; 

The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 

And  shout  for  joy  the  Savior's  name,     .        &» 

4  In  ev'ry  land  begin  the  song,  ;  -,■    ' 
To  ev'jy  land  the  strains  belong  ; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

L-  M. 

Q  A  Q  Praise  for  temporal  blessings  ;  or, 
04rt/  common  &  spiritual  mercies.   Ps.  68. 

1  \]\7E  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good, 

T  V   Who  fills  our  hearts  with  joy  and  food, 
Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies. 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies* 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round, 

To  cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground, 
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S50  PRAISE    TO  GOD. 

He  bids  the  clouds,  with  plenteous  rain, 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

3  'Tis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath, 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death  : 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong  ; 

He  helps  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong. 

4  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
But  the  wide  difference  that  remains 
Is  endless  joy,  or  endless  pains. 

5  The  Lordj  that  bruis'd  the  serpent's  head. 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread  ; 
The  stubborn  sinner's  hope  confound, 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

6  But  his  right  hand  his  saints  shall  raise 
From  the  deep  earth,  or  deeper  seas  ; 
And  bring  them  to  his  courts  above, 
There  shall  they  taste  his  special  love. 


350 


L.  M. 

A  song  of  praise  to  God. 


1  f  1  M3  God  the  universal  King, 

X    Let  all  mankind  their  tribute  bring  ; 
All  that  have  breath,  your  voices  raise, 
In  songs  of  never-ceasing  praise. 

2  The  spacious  earth  on  which  we  tread, 
And  wider  heav'ns  stretch'd  o'er  our  head, 
A  large  and  solemn  temple  frame 

To  celebrate  its  Builder's  fame. 

3  Here  the  bright  sun,  that  rules  the  day, 
As  through  the  sky  he  makes  his  way, 
To  all  the  world  proclaims  aloud 

The  boundless  sov'reignty  of  God. 

4  When  from  his  courts  the  sun  retires, 
And  with  the  day  his  voice  expires, 

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PRAISE    TO   GOD.  351 

The  moon  and  stars  adopt  the  song, 
And  through  the  night  the  praise  prolong. 

5  The  list'ning  earth  with  rapture  hears 
TV  harmonious  music  of  the  spheres  ; 
And  all  her  tribes  the  notes  repeat, 
That  God  is  wise,  and  good,  and  great. 

6  But  man,  endow'd  with  nobler  pow'rs, 
His  God  in  nobler  strains  adores  ; 

His  is  the  gift  to  know  the  song, 
As  well  as  sing  with  tuneful  tongue. 


351 


L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  as  the  Creator  and 
Preserver. 


1  TIEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
J3  Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  : 

Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men, 

And  when  like  wand' ring  sheep  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame ; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker  to  chy  name? 

4  We  '11  crowd  thj  gates  with  thankful  songs  y 
High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise  ; 

And  earth  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
bhall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command  ; 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

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352,553  PRAISE    TO    GOD. 

C.  M. 

Q  £T  C\     Praise  to  God  for  preservation 
tJfJ^  and  redemption. 

1  "\7JE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

X     With  songs  o!  sacred  praise  ; 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  ate  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care  j 

In  him  we  live  and  move: 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  "  his  only  Son," 

To  ransom  rehel  worms. 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4»  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come  ; 
'Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard 

The  souls  who  t-  ust  in  thee  , 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  almighty  love 

What  honors  shall  we  raise? 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

S.  M. 
Q  pZ  Q     Praise  for  spiritual  and  temporal 
OJO  mercies.     Psalm    103. 

1        f~\  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
\J    Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 
1       O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  I 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
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PRAISE   TO   GOD.  S54 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 

'Tis  he  thaL  heals  Lhy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  ransom  *d  from  the  grave  : 

He  that  redeemM  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  so v 'reign  pow'r  to  save. 

3  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 
He  gives  the  snflf'iers  rest  ; 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  lor  th'  opprest. 
6      His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known  : 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 

OK/I  C  M. 

Ot/TP     God's  goodness  and  grace. 

1  INDULGENT  Father!  how  divine, 
Jl  How  bright  thy  bounties  are  I 
Through  nature's  ample  round  they  shine* 

Thy  goodness  to  declare. 

2  But  in  the  nobler  wor  k  of  g»*ace, 

What  sweeter  mercy  smiles 
in  my  benign  Redeemer's  face, 
And  erVy  fear  beguiles  ! 
Z  Such  wonders.  Lord,  while  I  survey, 
To  thee  my  thanks  shall  ii*e, 
When  morning  i;sners  in  me  *iav 
Or  ev'ning  vails  the  skies. 

4  When  glimmering  li'e  resigns  its  flame. 

Thy  praise  shall  tune  my  rYeaih. 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  thy  name 
Shall  pild  the  shades  of  death* 
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555  PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

5  But  oh  !  how  blest  my  song  shall  ris*, 

When  freed  from  feeble  clay, 
And  all  thy  glories  meet  mine  eyes 
In  one  eternal  day. 

6  Not  seraphs,  who  resound  thy  name 

Through  yon  ethereal  plains, 
Shall  glow  with  a  diviner  flame, 
Or  raise  sublimer  strains. 


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DCK  S.  M. 

tJUtJ     Universal  praise.    Psalm  14&, 

ET  ev'ry  creature  join 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God  ; 
Ye  heav'nly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 

And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

Thou  sun  with  golden  beams, 

And  moon  with  paler  rays, 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames 

Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

He  built  those  worlds  above, 

And  fix'd  their  wondrous  frame  ; 
By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 

And  ever  speak^is  name. 

Ye  vapors,  when  ye  rise, 

Or  fall  in  show'rs  of  snow, 
Ye  thunders,  murm'ring  round  the  skies* 

His  pow'rand  glory  show. 

Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire, 

Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 
When  ve  **»  ^icouirui  bwi  mo  vunspire 

To  execute  his  word. 

By  all  his  works  above 

His  honors  be  exprest ; 
Jut  saints,  who  taste  his  saving  love, 

Should  sing  his  praises  best, 
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PAUSE  1* 

7      Let  earth  and  ocean  know 
They  owe  their  Maker  praise ; 
Praise  him,  ye  wat'ry  worlds  below. 
And  monsters  of  the  seas. 
$      From  mountains  near  the  sky 
Let  his  high  praise  resound, 
From  humble  shrubs  and  cedars  higb; 
And  vales  and  fields  around. 

9  Ye  lions  of  the  wood, 

And  tamer  beasts  that  graze, 
Ye  live  upon  his  daily  food, 
And  he  expects  your  praise. 

10  Ye  birds  of  lofty  wing, 
On  high  his  praises  bear, 

Or  sit  on  flow'ry  boughs  and  sing 
Your  Maker's  glory  there. 

11  Ye  creeping  ants  and  worms, 
His  various  wisdom  show  ; 

And  flies,  in  all  your  shining  swarms., 
Praise  him  who  drest  you  so. 

12  By  all  the  earth-born  race, 
His  honors  be  exprest ; 

But  saints,  who  know  his  heav'nly  grace^ 
Should  learn  to  praise  him  best. 

?ause  2. 

praise  ye  th*  eternal  King  : 
judges,  adore  that  sov'reign  hand, 
Whence  all  your  honors  spring. 
J  4     Let  vig'rous  youth  engage 
To  sound  his  praises  high  ; 
While  growing  babes,  and  withering  age 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

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13     United  zeal  be  shown 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise  ; 
God  is  the  Lord  ;  his  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise. 
16     Let  nature  join  with  art, 

And  all  pronounce  him  blest ; 
But  sa;nts  who  dwell  so  near  hu  hetrt, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 


THE  TRINITY. 


C  M. 
Q£\£v  The  doctrine  and  use  of  the  Trinity* 
00\J  Eph.  2.   18. 

1    1^  AT  HER  of  «lory  !  to  thy  name 
JL     Immortal  praise  we  give. 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim. 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

t  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  an^er  cease; 
Our  lives  he  ran-omM  with  his  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 
5  To  thy  almighty  Spirit  be 
Immortal  glory  giv'n, 
Whose  influence  bring?  us  near  to  thee# 
And  trams  us  up  lor  heav'n. 
4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 
Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  hi*  honors  and  their  joye 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

I  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 
One  gen'ral  song  to  raise  ; 
Let  sa  nis  in  eaith  and  heav'n  combinf- 
In  harmony  and  praise.  > 

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L.  M. 
Qt'/y  ^  song  of  praise  to  the  ever -blessed 
•OtJ  4  Trinity. 

1  "OLESS'D  be  the  Faiher  and  his  love  ; 
JD  To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  j  «y  above, 

And  rills  of  comfoit  heie  below. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 
From  whose  clear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  sheam  of  viral  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  the  sacred  Sprit  praise, 
Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  woe 
IVIakes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

000  To  the  trinity. 

1  f\  Holy  Father,  God  of  love! 
\J   To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise: 

Thy  all-sustaining  povv'r  ue  prove, 
And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  thine  we  wish  to  be, 

Our  sacrifice  receive; 
IVlade,  and  preserv'd,  and  sav'd  by  thee, 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

Z  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Savior's  love 
Shed  in  out  heats  abroad  ; 
fio  shall  we  ever  live,  and  move, 
And  be  with  Christ  in  God. 
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359,  360 
CHRIST. 


L.  M. 

0  fc  Q     The  Deity  and  Humanity  of  Christ, 
<^^\John  1.  3,  14.  Col.  1.  16.  Eph.  3.  9, 10. 

1  TT^RE  the  blue  heav'ns  were  stretch'd  abroad 
_l_i  From  everlasting  was  the  Word  ; 

With  God  he  was  ;  the  Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  his  own  pow'r  were  all  things  made; 
By  him  supported,  all  things  stand  ; 

He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 
He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars  ; 
(  Thy  generation  who  can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  years?) 

4  But  lo.  he  leaves  those  heav'nly  forms, 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  hold  converse  with  worms, 
Drest  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  Mortals  with  joy  behold  his  face 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son  ; 
How  full  of  truth  !  how  full  of  grace  ! 
When  through  his  fle^h  the  Godhead  shone. 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode 
To  learn  new  myst'ries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanucl. 


360 
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L.  M. 

God  the  Son  tqual  with  the  Father^ 
RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God! 
Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat; 
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To  thee  we  lift  a  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

2  [Thy  pow'r  hath  form'd,  thy  wisdom  sways 
All  nature  with  a  sov'reign  word  ; 

And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord,] 

3  [Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one* 
And,  smiling,  sit  at  thy  right  hand  j 
Eternal  justice  guards  thy  throne, 

And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  command.  J 

4  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 

But  who,  amongst  the  sons  of  light, 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee? 

5  Yet  there  is  one*  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  anay'd  in  flesh  and  blood^ 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

6  [Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beamSj 
Their  essence  is  for  ever  one  ; 

Though  they  are  known  by  different  names  j 
The  FATHER  GOD,  and  GOD  the  SON, 

7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ*  our  King, 
With  equal  honors  be  ador'd  ; 

His  praise  let  ev'ry  angel  sing> 
And  all  the  nations  own  the  Lord.] 

00  1        The  Divinity  of  Christ. 

1  fTHHEE  we  adore,  eternal  Word  ! 

JL    The  Father's  equal  Son  ; 
By  heav'n's  obedient  hosts  ador'd; 
Ere  time  its  course  begun. 
t  The  first  creation  has  display'd 
Thine  energy  div:ne ; 
For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 
By  other  hands  than  thine. 
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3  But  ransom'd  sinners,  with  delight, 

Sublimer  facts  survey. — 

The  all -creating  Word  unites 

Himself  to  dust  and  clay. 

4  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  creature's  humble  form  : 
A  man  of  grief  and  woe  becomes, 
And  trod  on  like  a  worm. 
»  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  shame 
To  vile  transgressors  due  ; 
Justice  the  Prince  oflife  condemn* 
To  die  in  anguish  too  — 

5  God  over  all,  tor  ever  blest, 

The  righteous  cur-e  endures; 
And  thus,  to  *ouls  with  sin  drstrest, 

Eternal  bliss  insures. 
7  What  wonders  in  thy  person  meet, 

My  Savior,  all  divine  ! 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  thy  feet, 

And  would  be  wholly  thine. 

Oft Q  s.  M. 

*J\)  &     Christ's  Intercession.     Heb.  7.  tS. 
[TELL,  the  Redeemer  's  gone 
T'  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 
No  fiery  vengeance  now, 
Nor  burning  wrath  comes  down  9 
If  justice  call  for  sinner's  blood, 
The  Savior  shows  his  own. 
Before  his  Father's  eye 
Our  humble  suit  he  move9, 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 
Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 
Our  Maker's  honor  sing, 
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CHRIST.  36$ 

Jesus  the  priest  receives  our  songs, 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  [We  bow  before  his  face, 
And  sound  his  glories  high, 

<4  Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace 
That  lays  his  thunder  by.] 

6  "On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 
And  triumphs  all  above  ;M 

But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains 
To  speak  immortal  love  I 

Q£\Q  6  nnes  7s* 

000  Christ  the  Rock  of  Ages,    Is.  26.  4. 

1  "DOCK  of  Ages,  shelter  me! 
X%  Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  wounded  side  which  flow'd, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure  ; 

Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  pow'r. 

2  Not  the  labor  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  thy  law's  demands  : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow. 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress  ; 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace  : 
Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Savior,  or  I  die  ! 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eye- strings  break  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne,—* 
Rock  of  Ages,  shelter  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  I 
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864,  365  CHRIST. 

t)D4<  Christ  our  Friend. 

1  TJOOR,  weak, and  worthless. though  I  am, 

Jl      I   have  a  n   h  almighty  f  lead  ; 
Jesus,  the  Savior  i-  hi"  name, 
He  f.ee!\  love-,  and  \\\  I. out  end. 

2  He  ran-om'd  me  *om  hell  with  Mood  ; 
Arid,  hy  his  pow'i ,  mv  toes  pont  olfd  : 
He  found  me  wanriVing  far  I •  on  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen   old. 

3  But,  ah  !  my  inmjoH  spitit  mourns  ; 
And  well  mv  eyes  \vi  h  tea's  may  :-wim, 
To  lhn'<  o    mv  per  \  erKe  letin  n«  :  — 

1  've  been  a  faith le>s  friend  to  1  im, 

4  Often  my  gracious  Friend  !  g  ie\e, 
Neglfect,  distrust,  an  I  disobey  ; 
And  often  SaanVs  lies  believe 
Sooner  than  all  my  friend  ran  say. 

5  Sure,  were  I  no'  mo«t  vi'e  an  1  ha-e, 
I  could  not  thus  my  F  iend  requite  ! 
And  were  not  he  the  Go  I  of  £  are, 
He'd  frown  and  sju  n  me  from  his  sight. 

L.  M. 
Christ  our  Hi   h  Pr  et  and  Kin*  ;  £ 
Christ  coming  tpj  d  men'.  Rev.  1. 5-7, 
1     TVJOW  to  the  Lo-d,    that  makes  us  know 
.1^     The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  be'ow, 
And  strains  of  noble;  praise  above. 
t  'Twas  he  that  e'ean-'d  our  foulest  sins, 
And  washM  u-  in  his  richest  h'ood  ; 
'Tis  he  that  make*  us  p-i.Ms    nd  kings, 
And  h>ings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 
3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior  King, 
2?8 


365 


christ*  366,  867 

Be  everlasting  povvY  confe^s'd, 
And  evVy  U>n.;ue  his  "loty  sing. 

4  Behold  on  Hying  clouds  he  comes, 
And  ev'iv  eve  sha  I  see  h  m  move  ; 
Though   vvi  h  our  sins  we  |  iere'd  him  once, 
Now  he  displays  hi^  pard'ni  ig  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  thall  wail, 
White  we  i  ejoice  to  see  'he  cdv  : 
Come,  Lord  ;*nor  let  thy  promt  e  fai\ 
Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 

ODD     Chrht  the  Vme.     John  15.  1-5. 

1  |ESUS.  immutably  the  same, 
«l  Thou  bue  and  living  vine, 
Around  thy  ail- supporting  stem 

My  feeble  arms  I  twine. 

2  Q,uicken'd  by  thee,  and  kept  alive, 

I  flourish  and  bear  fruit  : 

My  life  1  from  thy  sap  derive, 

My  vigor  from  thy  root. 

3  I  can  do  nothing  without  thee; 

Mv  strength,  is  wholly  thine; 
Wither'd  and  barren  should  I  be, 
If  sever'd  from  the  vine. 

4  Upon  my  leaf,  when  parch'd  wiLh  heat, 

Refreshing  dew  shall  drop, 
The  plant  which  thy  right-hand  hath  s*t, 

Shall  ne'er  be  rooted  up. 
§  Each  moment  water'd  by  thy  care, 

And  fene'd  with  pow'r  divine, 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  hear 

The  feeblest  branch  of  thine. 

Oftrv  c.  M. 

OUf       Christ  the  Fountain,     Psalm  36.  9. 
1    fTtflERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood, 
X    Drawn  from  ImmanuePs  veins  ; 

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3<58  CHRIST. 

And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 

Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 
t  The  dying  thief  rejoie'd  to  see 

1  hat  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
O  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he, 

Wash  all  my  sins  away  ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  bloo4 

Shall  never  lose  its  pow*r, 
'Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  suppty, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  But  when  this  lisping  stammering  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
I  '11  sing  thy  pow'r  to  save. 

OftO  U  M. 

OUO       Jesus  (he  Way.      John  14.  • 

1  TESUS,  my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone, 

J    He  whom  I  plac'd  my  hopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see — and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment : 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness 

I'll  go  ;  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  1  found  it  not ; 
My  grief,  my  burthen,  long  has  been, 
Because  1  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  pow'r, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more  : 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Savior  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  for  I'm  the  way.'* 

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CHmiST.  969, 970 

9  Lo,  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  dear  Lamb, 

Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  1  am : 

Nothing  but  sin  I  thee  can  give, 

Nothing  but  love  do  I  receive. 
6  1  '11  tell  to  all  poor  sinners  round. 

What  a  dear  Savior  I  have  found  ; 

I  '11  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 

And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  God.  " 


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C.  M. 

Christ  the  Door.  John  10. 9.  Hos.  2.15. 

1  A  WAKE,  our  souls,  and  bless  his  name, 
J\.  Whose  mercies  never  fail ; 

Who  opens  wide  a  door  of  hope 
In  Achor's  gloomy  vale. 

2  Behold  the  portal  wide  display'd, 

The  buildings  strong  and  fair  ; 
Within  are  pastures  fresh  and  green, 
And  living  streams  are  there. 
5  Enter,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  haste, 
For  Jesus  is  the  door  ; 
Nor  fear  the  serpent's  wily  arts, 
Nor  fear  the  lion's  roar. 

4  0  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 
And  Jews  and  Gentiles  come, 
AH  trav'ling  through  one  beauteous  jate, 
To  onje  eternal  home ! 

0  I  \J     Christ  the  Ark.     1  Pet.  3.  20,  21. 

1  nPHE  deluge  at  th'  Almighty's  call, 

JL     In  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell ! 
Swallow'd  the  mountains  in  its  rage, 
And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 

2  In  vain  the  tallest  sons  of  pride 
Fled  from  the  close- pursuing  wave  i 

J  %  2S1 


371  CHRIST* 

Nor  coul  1  their  mightiest  tow'rs  defend, 
Nor  swiftness  'scape,  nor  com  age  save. 

3  How  dire  the  wreck  !  how  loud  the  roar! 
How  ^h.  ill  the  universal  cry 

Oi  millions  in  the  last  despair,, 
Re-echoed  from  the  low'iingsky! 

4  Yet  Noah,  humble,  happy  saint, 
Surrounded  with  the  chosen  few, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear, 

And  sang  the  g  ace  that  steer'd  him  thro*. 

5  So  I  may  sing,  in  Jesus  sa'e, 

While  storms  of  vengeance  round  me  fall. 
Conscious  how  high  my  hopes  aie  fix'd 
Beyond  thi?  trembling  earthly  ball, 

6  My  soul  in  Christ  securely  waits, 
Nor  can  she  leave  that  safe  retreat; 
Till  the  wide  Hood,  which  buries  earll^ 
shall  waft  her  to  a  heav'nly  seat. 

7  Nor  wreck  nor  ruin  there  is  seen  ; 
There  not  a  wave  of  trouble  rolls  ; 

But  the  b-ight  rainbow  round  the  throne 
Seals  endless  life  to  ransom'd  souls. 

3rri  L.  M. 

/  I    Christ  the  Bridegroom.  Eph.  5.  2S. 

1     "JESUS,  the  heav'nly  lover,  gave 
J    His  life  my  wretched  soul  to  sare; 
ResolvVl  to  make  his  mercy  known, 
He  kindly  claims  me  for  his  own. 

£  Rebellious  1  against  him  strove 
'Till  melted  and  constraint  by  love; 
With  sin  and  self  1  freely  part, 
The  heav'nly  bridegroom  wins  my  heart. 

3  My  guilt  my  wretchedness  he  knows, 
Yet  takes  and  owns  me  for  his  spouse^ 
My  debts  he  pays,  and  sets  me  free, 
And  makes  his  riches  o'er  to  me. 
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CHRIST.  57fc 

♦  My  filthy  rags  are  laid  aside, 

He  clo'hes  me  as  becomes  his  bride; 
Himself  bestows  my  wedding-dress, 
The  robe  of  perfect  righteousness. 

5  Lost  in  astonishment,  I  see, 
Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me  ; 
With  angels  I  thy  grace  adore, 

And  long  to  love  and  praise  thee  more. 

6  Since  thou  wilt  take  me  for  thy  bride, 

0  keep  me,  Savior,  near  thy  side  ; 

1  fain  would'givethee  all  my  heart, 
Nor  ever  from  my  Loid  depart. 


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Christ  our  Kinsman.  Ruth  3.  4,  !>. 


1     TESUS,  we  claim  thee  for  our  own, 
f|    Our  kinsman  near  allied  in  blood  ; 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our  bone, 
The  Son  of  man,  the  Son  of  God. 
And  lo,  we  lay  us  at  thy  feet, 
Our  sentence  from  thy  mouth  to  meet. 

t  Partaker  of  my  flesh  below, 
To  thee,  O  Jesus,  1  apply  ; 
Thou  wilt  thy  poor  relations  know, 
Thou  never  canst  thyself  deny  ; 
Exclude  me  from  thy  guardian  care, 
Or  slight  a  sinful  beggar's  pray' v. 

3  Thee,  Savior,  at  my  greatest  need 
I  trust  my  faithful  friend  to  prove  ; 
Now  o'er  thy  meanest  servant  spread 
The  skirt  of  thy  redeeming  love  : 
Under  thy  wings  of  mercy  take, 
And  save  me  for  thy  merit's  sake. 

4  Hast  thou  not  undertook  my  cause, 
Lord  over  all,  to  worms  allied? 
Answer  me  from  that  bleeding  cross, 

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Demand  thy  dearly  -ransonTd  bridt; 
And  let  my  soul,  betroth'd  to  the*, 
Thine  wholly,  thine  for  •vtr  be  I 

C  M. 

Q^yO  Jesus  the  Messenger  of  the  Covenant* 

0  I  O  Matth.  3.   1. 

1  TESUS,  commissioned  from  above, 
J    Descends  to  men  below,' 

And  shows  from  whence  the  springs  of  lore, 
In  endless  currents  flow. 

2  He,  whom  the  boundless  heavrn  adores, 

Whom  angels-  long  to  see  ; 
Quitted  with  joy  those  blissful  shores. 

Ambassador  to  me  ! 
5  To  me  a  worm,  a  sinful  clod, 

A  rebel  all  forlorn  ; 
A  foe,  a  traitor  to  my  God, 

And  of  a  traitor  born  ; 

4  To  me,  who  never  sought  his  grace^ 

Who  mock'd  his  sacred  word ; 
Who  never  knew,  or  lovM  his  face, 
And  all  his  will  abhor'd  ; 

5  To  me  who  could  not  even  praise, 

When  his  kind  heart  I  knew  ; 
But  sought  a  thousand  devious  ways 

Rather  than  keep  the  true  ; 
$  Yet  this  redeeming  angel  came, 

So  vile  a  worm  to  bless  ; 
He  took  with  gladness  all  my  blame, 

And  gave  his  righteousness. 
7  O  !  that  my  languid  heart  might  glow 

With  ardor  all  divine  ; 
And  for  more  love  than  seraphs  know, 

Like  burning  seraphs  shine. 

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christ.  874,  87S 

C.  M. 
QO'  A    G&ri*t  the  substance  of  the  Levitical 

0  I  4fe  'priesthood.     Heb.  7. 

1  fTlHE  true  Messiah  now  appears, 

X    The  types  are  now  withdrawn  : 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

2  No  smoking  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambs, 

Nor  kid,  nor  bullock  slain, 
Incense  an!  spice,  of  costly  names> 
Would  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 

3  Aaron  must  lay  his  robes  away, 

His  mitre  and  his  vest, 
When  God  himself,  comes  down  to  be 
The  off' ring  and  the  priest. 

4  He  took  our  mortal  flesh,  to  show, 

The  wonders  of  his  love  ; 

For  us  he  paid  his  life  below, 

And  prays  for  us  above. 

5  "Father,"  he  cries,  "forgive  their  sin* 

For  I  myself  have  died, ,r 
And  then  he  shows  his  openM  veins, 
And  pleads  his  wounded  side. 

O7/X  h,  M 

0  I  tJ   .  Christ  the  Physician.     Jev.  8.   It. 

1  TT^EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made  z 
JLJ  Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 

In  vain,  alas  !  in  nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  pow'r. 

2  Sin,  like  a  raging  fever,  reigns 
With  fatal  strength  in  ev'ry  part  -r 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins, 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

3  And  can  no  sov'reign  balm  be  found  ? 
And  is  no  kind  Physician  nigh* 

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570  CHRIST* 

To  ease  the  pain,  ami  heal  the  wound* 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  e  er  fly  ? 

4  There  is  a  ^reat  Physician  near  ; 
Look  up,  0  Glinting  sou',  and  live  : 
See,  in  his  heav'nlv  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give  ! 

6  See,  in  the  Savior's  dying  hlood, 
Life,  health,  and  b ! i s - ,  ahum'.ant  flow  ; 
'Tis  only  this  near  sacred  flood 
Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  woe. 

07fi       "        s.  to. 

fJ  1  \J  The  impotent  man  cured.  John  5.  2-9. 
1        T>ESIDE  the  gospel  pool, 
JD  Appointed  lor  the  poor, 
From  year  to  year  a  sin  ul  soul 
Had  waited  lor  a  cui  c. 
t       The  voice  of  one  unknown, 
Advancing  where  he  lay, 
Bespoke  him  in  a  gentle  tone, 
And  thus  it  seem'd  to  say  : 
$       "Poor,  sinful,  dying  soul, 
Why  linger  here  and  d'n  ? 
Only  consent  to  be  made  whole, 
You  need  no  longer  lie.  " 
i       "  The  Savior  passing  by, 

Well  knows  your  sinking  state, 
And  while  the  Savior  is  so  nigh, 
The  sinner  need  not  wait. 
*       That  voice  dispel  I'd  the  charm* 
His  fatal  slumbers  broke; 
He  saw  his  sins  with  fresh  alarm, 
And  fear'd  the  vengeful  stroke. 
%       Unable  to  eftatire^ 

He  cail'd  for  aid  divine  — 
The  great  Physician  wrought  the  cure  $ 
That  guilty  soul  was  mine. 
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chrtst,  877, 373 

OHH  c.  M. 

Oil    Christ  adu  ed  by  the  heavenly  host, 

1  f~^  the  delights  the  heav'nly  joys, 
\J  The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  bi ightest  beams 

Of  his  o'er  How  ng  grace  ! 

2  Princes  to  his  impei  ial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  ; 
.  Dominions,  thrones,  ;»nd  pow'rs  rejoice, 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise, 

Thro'  ev'ry  heav'nlv  street ; 
And  lay  their  highest  honors  down, 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

4  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King* 

Let  mortals  lear  n  their  stra'ns  : 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns, 

5  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head  ! 

6  Thou  hast  redeemM  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  p  js'ners  free. 
Hast  made  us  k  ngs  and  p;  iests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

L.  M. 

Q^Q     Characters  of  Christ  borrowed  from 
*J  $  (D         inanimate  things  in  scripture* 

1  f  /^1  0  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet, 

I    \JM  See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet! 
Larth  is  too  narrow  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace.] 

2  [The  whole  creation  can  afford 
But  some  faiat  shadows  of  my  Lord  \ 

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Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known, 
Must  mingle  colors  not  her  own.] 

3  f  Is  he  compared  to  wine  or  bread  ? 
Dear  Lord  our  souls  would  thus  be  fed  ; 
That  flesh  that  dying  blood  of  thine, 
Is  bread  of  life,  is  heav'nly  wine.] 

4*  [  Is  he  a  tree  ?  The  world  receives 
Salvation  from  his  healing  leaves  : 
That  righteous  branch,  that  fruitful  bough 
Is  David's  root  and  offspring  too.] 

5  [  Is  he  a  rose  ?  Not  Sharon  yields 
Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields  ; 
Or  if  the  lily  he  assume, 

The  vallies  bless  the  rich  perfume.] 

6  [Is  he  a  vine?   His  heav'nly  root 
Supplies  the  boughs  with  life  and  fruit ; 
O  let  a  lasting  union  join 

My  soul  to  Christ,  the  living  vine  !] 

7  [  Is  he  the  head  ?  Each  member  lives, 
And  owns  the  vital  pow'rs  he  gives  ; 
The  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spit  it  and  his  love.] 

8  [  Is  he  a  fountain  ?  There  I  bathe, 
And  heal  the  plague  of  bin  and  death  : 
These  waters  all  my  soul  renew, 
And  cleanse  my  spotted  garments  too] 

9  f  Is  he  a  fire  ?  He  '11  purge  my  dross  ; 
But  the  true  gold  sustains  no  loss  ; 
Like  a  refiner  shall  he  sit, 

And  tread  the  refuse  with  his  feet.] 

10  [  Is  he  a  rock  ?  How  firm  he  proves 
The  Rock  of  ages  never  moves  ; 

Yet  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him  flow 
Attend  us  all  the  deseit  through.] 

11  [  Is  he  a  way  ?  He  leads  to  God  ; 
The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood  ; 

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CHRIST.  579 

There  would  I  walk,  with  hope  and  zeal, 
Till  I  arrive  at  Zion's  hill] 

12  [  Is  he  a  door  ?  I  Ml  enter  in  : 
Behold  the  pastures  large  and  green  ; 
A  paradise,  divinely  fair  ; 

None  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there.] 

13  [Is  he  design'd  a  corner  stone, 
For  men  to  build  their  heav'n  upon  ? 
I  Ml  make  him  my  foundation  too, 
Nor  few  the  plots  of  hell  below.] 

14  [Is  he  a  temple?  I  adore 

Th'  indwelling  majesty  and  pow'r  ; 
And  still  to  his  most  holy  place, 
Whene'er  I  pray  [  '11  turn  my  face.] 

15  [Is  he  a  star  ?  He  breaks  the  night, 
Piercing  the  shades  with  dawning  light ; 
I  know  his  glories  from  afar, 

I  know  the  bright,  the  morning  star.] 

16  [Is  he  a  sun  ?  His  beams  are  grace, 
His  course  is  joy  and  righteousness  ; 
Nations  rejoice  when  he  appears, 

To  chase  their  clouds,  and  dry  their  tears.] 

17  TO  let  me  climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise ! 
There  he  displays  his  pow'rs  abroad, 
And  shines  and  reigns  th1  incarnate  God.] 

18  Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heav'n  his  full  resemblance  bears  ; 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 

Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face, 


379 
J 


L.  M. 

The  offices  of  Christ  ;  from  several 
scriptures. 
OIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  pow'r, 
That  ever  men  or  angels  bore ; 
Z  269 


379  CHRIST. 

AM  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth* 
Or  set  LnmanuePs  glorv  forth. 

2  But  Oh  !  what  condescending  ways 
He  takes  to  teach  his  heav'nly  grace! 
Mv  eyes  with  j  >v  and  wonder  see 
What  forms  or  love  he  bears  to  me. 

3  [The  *«  Angel  of  the  cov'nant"  stands 
With  his  commission  in  his  hands, 
Stnt  from  hi^  Father's  milder  thione, 
To  make  the  g>  eat  salvation  known] 

4  [Great  Prophet !  let  me  bless  thy  name  j 
By  thee  the  joy  ul  tidings  came, 

O'  wrath  appea-'d,  of  sins  lorgiv'n, 

Of  hell  subdu'd,  and  peace  with  heav'n.] 

5  [My  bright  Example,  and  my  Guide, 
I  would  be  walking  near  thy  side; 

0  let  me  never  run  a*  tray, 
Nor  follow  the  foi  bidden  way  ] 

6  [I  love  my  Shepherd  ;  he  shall  keep 
My  ivanrl'i  ing  soul  amongst  his  sheep } 
He  feeds  hi>  flock,  he  calls  thtr  names, 
And  in  his  bosom  bears  the  lambs. J 

7  [My  Su-ety  undertakes  my  cause, 
AnswVing  his  Father's  broken  laws; 
Behold  my  soul  at  fieedom  set, 

My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt.] 

$  [Jesus,  mv  grat  High  Priest,  has  died, 

1  seek  no  sacifiee  be*  Lie  ; 

His  blood  did  once  lor  i«ll  atone, 

And  now  he  pleads  befoie  the  throne.] 

9  [My  Advocate  appears  on  high, 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by  ; 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say, 
Shall  turn  rny  Father's  heart  away.] 
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CHRIST.  380 

10  [My  Lord,  my  ConquVor,  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre    anu  thy  swoi'S  I  s  ng  j 
Thine  is  the  vict'ry,  and  I  >i- 

A  joyful  >ubject  ai  thy  feet.] 

11  [Aspire  my  soul,  to  gloriou*  deeds, 
Tne"  Captain  ol  salvation''  Ivans  ; 
March  on,  nor  fear  to  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way  ] 

12 [Should  death, and  hell, and  pow'rs  unknown; 
Put  all  their  forms  of  mischief  on; 
]  shall  be'safe  ;  for  Chiist  displays 
Salvation  in  more  sov'icigu  ways.] 

OOA  C    M. 

tjO\J        Prai  e  tn  th?  Redeemer. 

1  TJLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  da  k  <.espair, 
JT      We  wre'che  \  sinners  lav.,  ., 

Without  one  cheerful  beam  ol  hope, 
Or  spark  of  gliinm'i^gtg  cUy. 

2  Wi  h  pitying  eye-,  the  P^fence  of  grace 

Behcl  I  our  helpless  unci  ; 
He  saw,  and  O  !  amazing  lo\  e  ! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  fiom  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  he  Bed,     j 
EnterM  the  grave,  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead, 

4  He  spoilM  the  pow'rs  of  datkncss  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron  chains  ; 
Jesus  ha* freed  our  cap'ive  souls 
Fiom  eve  lasting  pains. 

5  [In  vain  the  baffled  prince  o*  hell 

His  cursed  projects  tries  ; 
We  that  were  doom'd  his  epfltc^S  slaves, 


A»e  rais'd  above  the  >kie- 


Oh  !  for  this  love,  let  locks  and  hills 
Their  lasting  silence  bieak  ; 

291 


981  CHRIST. 

And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Savior's  praises  speak. 

7  [Yes  we  will  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord  ; 

Our  souls  are  all  on  flame; 
Hosanna,  round  the  spacious  earth, 
To  thine  adored  name! 

8  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys  ; 

Strike  all  your  harps  o\  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told.] 

OOl      Loving-kindness,     Isa.  63.  7. 

I       A  WAKE,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays, 

^l\    And  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
Hejustly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  Oh,  how  free! 

It  He  saw  me  i  uin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
Hesav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness,  Oh,  how  great  ! 

•3  Tho'  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Tho'  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  mv  soul  along, 
His  loving-kindness,  Oh,  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gather'd  thick,  and  thunder'd  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 

His  loving-kindness,  Oh,  how  good! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart, 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  have  him  oft  for  got, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pa^s  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  pow'rs  must  fail  j 
Oh  !  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

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CHRIST*  S8« 

G.  M. 

0  Q  C%  A  new  song  to  the  Lamb  that  was  slain* 
OOZ>  Rev.  5.   6,  8,  9-12 

1  TJEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
Jt)  Amidst  the  Father's  throne  : 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 

And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around, 
With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  pray'rs  oFall  the  saints, 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise ; 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 

He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 
4>  Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 

Into  thy  secret  will? 
Who  but  the  Son  shall  take  that  book, 

And  open  evVy  seal  ? 

5  He  shall  fulfill  thy  great  decrees, 

The  Son  deserves  it  well  ; 
Lo,  in  his  hand  the  sov'rei&n  keys 
Of  heav'n,  and  death,  and  hell  ! 

6  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessing  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain, 
For  ever  on  thy  head. 

7  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls,  with  blood. 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free  ; 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 

And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 
$  The  worlds  of  nature  and  of  grace 

Are  put  beneath  thy  pow'r  ; 
Then  shorten  these  delaying  days, 

And  bring  the  promis'd  hour. 

Z  %  293 


S8S,  384  CHR19T. 

oqo  l.  m. 

ijOt)     Chris's  suffer  wx$  and  ?/nry. 

1  IV]  OW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  piaise 
-L^l    To  g  eat  Jei»ov  all's  i  qual  Son  ! 
Awake,  mv  voice,  in  lieav'n  v  lays. 

Tell  luuii  the  won  era  he  hath  dune. 

2  SinLr,  how  he  left  the  wo  Ids  oflight, 
Anl  the  hi  »ht  iohr«  he  wo«e  above  j 
How  swil't  an  1  j  ivful  wa-  ihe  flight 
On  win  ;s  of  evei  lasting  lo\  e  ! 

3  [Down  to  this  hasp,  this  >in'"u'  earth, 
lie  came  to  rai^e  our  nalui  e  hgh  ; 
He  came  l' a' one  Ahn'gh'v  mrrathf 
Jesu*,  the  Go  ',  was  ho  n  to  di  ■  j 

4  [  Hell   an  I  its  'ion-,  roai'H  around  : 
His  precious  blood  ihe  monste  s  spiff  ; 
While  weighty  so*  tows  pies^'d  litiw  town, 
Large  as  the  loads  of  all  om  g"i'i.] 

5  Deep  in  the  shades  of  g'onmy  death, 
Th*  Almighty  ca;  ti  e  p -U'ner  lay  ; 
Th*  Alm;gh'v  captive  It-ft  the  eailh  j 
And  tO"«e  to  eve:  lasting  <:ay. 

6  Lift  up  your  eve*,  ye  fcon*  of  light, 
Up  to  his  th'OJie  of  shining  grace  ; 
See  what  immotta'  g'o'ir-.  -it 
Round  the  sweet  bcdiu'cs  of  his  face  ! 

7  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 
Je-ns.  I  he  Go  I.  exited  >e  gns  . 

His  sacred  n  one  li'!>  a'l  ?hei<  tongues. 
An  I  echoes  thiotigh  the  heav'nly  plains. 

OOA  C   M. 

OOt^      Rerlemp'*  n  hy  pie  and  prwer* 
I    TESU3    with  a  I  ihv  faints  above, 
J    Mv  tongue  wou'd  bear  he-  pa  t, 
Would  sound  a'oud  ihv  saving  love, 
And  bin^;  thy  bleeding  heart. 
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385 


CHRIST.  385 

t  Ble^M  be  the  Lamb, -my  dearest  Lord, 
Who  bought  me  with  his  h'loorl. 
And  qtiench'ri  hi-  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood  ; 

Z  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 
From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
And  *ent  the  Hon  dwwn  to  houlf 
Where  hell  and  honor  reigns. 
4  All  glory  to  the  dy'ng  Lamb, 
And  n-ver-ceasing  ptaise. 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
Or  saints  to  feel  his  grace. 

C.  M. 

Access  to  the  thrive  of  grace  by  a 
Mediator.     I  Tim.  %  5. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
V^   Vp  to  the  courts  al»oi  e. 

And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Once  *t  was  a  seat  of  dreadful  wrath, 

And  shot  devouring  fl.une  ; 
Our  God  appear M  <  on-umu»g  fire, 
And  vengeance  was  his  name. 

3  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Je-uV  blood. 

That  calm'd  h:s  fro  *v  pints  face  : 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
And  turn'd  the  wrath  to  grace  I 

4  Now  we  may  bow  be'cv  e  his  feet, 

An  I  ventu'e  near  the  Lo  d  ; 

No  rtery  cherub  gua-'ds  hi -i  seat, 

Nor  double  fl  iming  swo  d. 

5  The  peaceful  gVesof  heav'nly  biss 

A'C  i>pcn*d  by  th«*  Son  ; 
Hig'i  let  us  i-ftj$e  oui  n  >tes  of  praise, 
And  reach  th'  almighty  throne, 
295 


386,  187  CHRIST, 

6  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring 
Great  Advocate  on  hi i»,h  ; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 
Who  lays  his  fury  by. 

C.  M. 

QQ£J    Christ  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God,  wor- 
fJ\D\J  shipped  by  all  the  creation.  Rev.  5.  11. 

1  /"^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
V>/  With  angels  round  the  throne; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  die  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus  : 
Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"For  he  was  slain  for  us.*' 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be  Lord,  tor  ever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  raise  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


387 

y_j  Ins 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 


C.   M. 

The  operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 
OME,  Holy  Ghost !  Creator,  come, 
spire  the  souls  of  thine  ; 
296 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  383 

'Till  evVv  heart  which  thou  hast  made 

Be  fill'd  with  grace  divine. 
t  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

Of  God,  and  fire  of  love  ; 
The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 

And  unction  from  above. 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  writ'st 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart ; 
The  promise  of  the  Father,  thou 
Dost  heav'nly  speech  impart. 

4  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

Thy  sacred  lo^e  embrace  ; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
With  thy  celestial  grace. 
•5  Drive  far  from  us  the  moital  foe, 
And  give  us  peace  within, 
That,  by  thy  guidance  blest,  we  may 
Escape  the  snares  of  sin. 
6  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 
And  Son,  from  death  revived, 
And  thee  with  both,  0  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  art  from  both  deriv'd. 

000  Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit, 

1  f^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  dove, 
VV  With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs. 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  : 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly,  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise, 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 
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580  HOLT   SPIRIT. 

4  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  Hva 
At  this  poor,  dying  rate  r 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  i 
b  Come,  Holy  Spi  it,  heav'nly  dove, 
With  all  thy  quick 'ning  pow'rs, 
Come  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

OOa     The  Comforter.    John  14.  16- 1& 

3    jP|   Ho,y  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
V-/  Descending  from  above, 
Thou  fill'st  the  soul  through  Jesus'  blood, 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

%  Thou  comfortest  the  heavy  heart 
By  sin  and  grief  oppress'd  : 
Thou  to  the  dead  dost  life  impart, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Thy  sweet  communion  charms  the  soul, 

And  gives  true  peace  and  joy, 
Which  Satan's  pow'rcan  ne'er  control, 
Nor  all  his  wiles  destroy. 

4  Let  no  false  comfo't  lift  us  up 

To  confidence  that  's  vain  : 
Nor  let  their  faiih  and  courage  droop, 
Who  love  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

5  Breathe  comrort  where  distress  abounds, 

O  mnke  our  conscience  clean  ; 
And  he  \\  with  balm  from  Jesus'  wounds, 
The  fe^t'i  ing  sore  of  sin. 

6  Vanquish  our  lusts  ;  our  p^:de  remove  ; 

Take  out  ihe  heart  oe  stone  : 
Shew  us  th^  Fa  he  's  boundless  love, 
And  merits  of  the  Son. 
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cc 


bdLY  spikiT.  390,  391 

Oy(J  To  1  he  blessed  Spirit.  John  14.  26, 
^OME,  Ho'y  Spirit,  come  ; 
Let  ih y  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  sorrows  from  our  minds, 

The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

Cheer  our  desponding  hearts 

With  visitations  sweet; 
Give  us  to  lie.  with  humble  hope, 

At  our  Redeemer's  feet. 

Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove  ; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 

Of  never-dying  love 

Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Je>uV  blood  ; 
And  to  our  wandYing  view  reveal 

The  secret  love  ol  God. 

Show  us  the  sinner's  friend 

That  i  ule-  the  cou  i  ts  of  bliss  ; 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  mighty  God$ 

Th'  eternal  P;ince  of  peace. 

'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

T'  illuminate  the  soul  ; 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  evVy  part, 

And  new  create  the  whole. 


THE  LAW  OF  GODc 


L.  M. 
QQ 1      ^c  fen  commandments  of  God, 
OiJ  I  Exodus  20.   1-17. 

1   FT! HE  great  command  Jehovah  gare, 

X    No  other  gods  but  only  me 
299 


391  LAW. 

Shall  ye  my  chosen  people  have  H 
Your,  only  trust  in  me  shall  be. 

2  No  graven  image  shall  ye  make, 
Nor  to  such  helpless  creatures  bow  v 
Nor  them  for  your  salvation  take, 
As  the  blind  savage  nations  do. 

3  Ye  shall  not  take  my  name  in  vain, 
1  am  your  just  and  holy  Lord  ; 
Unpunished  ye  cannot  remain 
Who  thus  profane  my  sacred  word, 

4  Remember  well  the  Sabbath-day, 
It  is  the  day  I  have  ordain'd 

For  men  to  spend  in  such  a  way, 
That  saving  knowledge  may  be  gain'd 

5  Honor  thy  parents  with  delight, 
And  help  and  succor  them  always  ; 
For  that  is  lawful,  just,  and  right  : 
Thou  shalt  be  blest  with  length  of  days. 

6  Thy  fellow- man  thou  shalt  not  kill, 
For  Satan  was  a  murd'rer  first ; 
All  murd'rers  do  the  devil's  will, 
And  like  the  devils,  shall  be  curs'd 

7  Thou  shalt  not  steal  nor  yet  defraud 
Thy  fellow -men  of  what  they  claim, 

Tis  breaking  of  the  law  of  God, 
And  brings  on  man  both  guilt  and  shame. 

$  Adultery  that  horrid  act  ! 

Commit  thou  not  that  shameful  deed  ; 
They  who  are  guilty  of  such  fact, 
Their  ways  unto  destruction  lead. 

9  False  evidence  thou  shalt  not  bear, 
For  that  could  cost  thy  neighbor's  life. 
In  ev'ry  cause  the  truth  declare, 
To  settle  all  debates  and  strife. 
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10  Thy  neighbor's  wi"e,  nor  what  he  hath 
Thou  shalt  not  covet,  seek,  or  crave  ; 
But  trust  the  Lord  Tor  life  and  death, 
And  be  content  with  what  you  have. 

11  Great  God  to  thee  I  humbly  pray  : 
Fill  us  with  holy  tear  and  awe ; 
Make  us  aVraid  to  diso  ey 

Or  break  thy  just  and  holy  law,  j. 

C.  M. 

QQO       Conviction  of  sin  by  the  law. 
OVZf         Rom.  7.   8,9,  14,  24, 

1  IT    ORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 

-I  i  And  fell  no  inward  dread  ! 
1  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of heav'n  were  firm  and  bright. 

But,  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  pow'r  and  flight, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 
*  [My  guilt  appear'd  but  small  before, 
Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 
Was  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load  j 

My  sins  reviv'd  again  ; 
I  had  provok'd  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain.] 

5  I'm  like  a  helpless  captive  sold, 

Under  the  pow'r  of  sin  ; 
I  cannot  do  the  good  I  would. 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

6  My  God,    I  cry  with  ev'ry  breath 

For  some  kind  pow'r  to  save, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 
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S93,  394  law. 

OQO  S.  M. 

fJC/O   The  law  it  sprit ual.     Rom.  7.  14. 

1  fllHK  law  o   Go!  i<ju-t. 

J.     A  strict  and  holy  wav; 
And  he  that  wo«  1  I  escape  the  curse 
Must  all  the  law  obey. 

2  Not  one  vain  though*  must  rise, 
.Not  one  unclean  de-iie  ; 

He  must  be  holy,  just,  an  I  wise, 
Who  keeps  the  1  iw  entire. 

3  If  in  one  point  he  fail 

In  thought,  or  wo?  d,  or  deed, 
The  curses  of  the  law  p  evail, 
And  rest  upon  his  htad. 

4  Now  let  me  brin«  my  heait, 
And  with  the  law  compare, 

And  ask, — if  I  in  ev'i  y  part 
Have  paid  obedience  there? 

5  ]  tremble  and  ret  teat  ; 
Behold,  0  God  Ul'm  vile: 

Guiltv,  I  tall  before  thy  feet, 
And  own  my  nature's  soil. 
€       Lord,  I  have  broke  thy  law  ; 
1  now  lament  mv  sin    — 
Stili  I  offend  in  *;1  I  do, 
I'm  carnal  and  unclean. 
7       And  does  the  cnr^e  -till  rest 
Upon  mv  guily  head    — 
No  : — Jesns,  — let  hi-  name  he  blest ! — 
Hath  bene  it  in  my  stead. 

QO  A         4  Mnes  6s  9nA  -  '*nes  8s:• 
OU^b     Type*  cf  (hrisf.     1Kb.  4.  2. 

1        ISRAEL,  in  ancient  days, 
J    Not  ooiy  had  a  view 
0   S  nai  ;n  a  hl.ize. 
But  learn 'd  the  ^ocpel  too  : 
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The  types  and  figures  we-c  a  g^iss 
In  which  they  saw  the  Savior'*  lace. 

2  The  paschal  sacrifice. 

And  blood  -besprinkled  door, 

Seen  with  enlighten'd  c\e-, 

And  once  apply'd  w  th  pow'r, 
Would  teach  the  nee  I  of  other  blood, 
To  reconcile  an  angry  God. 

3  The  lamb,  ihe  dove,  set  foith 
His  perfect  innocence, 

Wnose  blood  of  m  .ten  less  worth 

Should  be  the  soul's  defence  ; 
For  he  who  can  for  sin  atone, 
Must  have  no  failing  of  hb  own. 

4  The  scape  -  goat  on  his  head 
The  people's  trespass  bore, 
And,  to  the  de-eit  led, 
Was  to  be  seen  no  more ; 

In  him  our  surety  j-eem'd  to  say, 
"Behold  I  hear  your  sins  away." 

5  Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood, 
The  living  bird  went  free  : 
The  type,  well  understood, 
ExpressM  ihe  sinner's  plea  — 

Described  the  guilty  ^oul  eularg  d, 
And  by  the  Savior's  death  diachar^M. 

6  Jesus,  I  love  to  trace 
Throughout  the  sacked  page, 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace, 
The  same  in  zv'ry  age  ! 

0  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsal'd  to  me! 
S.  M. 
Q Q  K   M.tsti  and  Christ,  or  sin  against  the 
tjXstJ  law  and  gospel.     John  |.  17. 
f'UIE  law  by  Mosti  came ; 

But  peace,  and  truth,  and  lovt 
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595  law. 

Were  brought  by  Christ  (a  nobler  name) 
Descending  from  above. 

%      Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  woiks  were  done  ; 
Moses  a  faith' ul  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3       Then  to  his  new  commands 
Be  stiict  obedience  paid  ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands, 
The  Sov'reign  and  the  Head. 

•i       The  man  that  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  brought, 
Behold  !  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumpt'ous  fault. 

5       But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race, 
•   Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 

And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

C.  M. 

QQ£\    Justification  by  faith ,  not  by  work* '. 
OW  Rom.  3.   19-28. 

1  "DETAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

T     On  their  own  works  have  built; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouth*, 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now, 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

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4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace, 
When  in  thy  name  we  trust ! 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 


T. 


OQ7  s  M    .  . 

*J%s  §  Ihe  law  and  gaspe* joined  in  scripture* 

<HE  Lord  declares  his  will, 
And  keeps  the  world  in  awe; 
Amidst  Ihe  smoke  on  Sinai's  hill 

Breaks  out  his  fiery  law. 

The  Lord  reveals  hi?  face  ; 

And  smiling  from  above, 
Sends  down  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 

Th*  epistles  of  his  love. 

These  sacred  words  impart, 

Our  Maker's  ju-t  commands; 
The  pity  of  his  melting  heart, 

And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 

fHence  we  awake  our  fear, 

We  draw  our  comfort  hence  ; 
The  arms  of  grace  are  treasur'd  here, 

An!  armor  of  defense. 

We  learn  Christ  c  ucified, 

And  here  behold  his  blood  ; 
All  arts  and  knowledges  beside 

Will  do  us  little  good] 

We  read  the  heav'nly  word. 

We  take  the  offer'd  grace, 
Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 

And  trust  his  promises. 

In  vain  shall  Satan  rage 

Against  a  book  divine, 
Where  wrath  and  light'ning  guard  the  page, 

Where  beams  of  mercy  shine, 

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599 
FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN. 


9QO  L.  M. 

Ot/O     The  fallen  state  of  man.  Gen.  3. 

1  Fl'AHE  fall  of  man,  how  deep  and  great! 

JL     Ho'V  sad  and  w  etched  is  his  state 
God's  image  in  his  soul  effacM  ! 
To  all  rep  oach  and  shame  aba^'d. 

2  Subject  to  Satan  and  bis  pow'r, 
Can  love  and  serve  his  God  no  more ; 
The  dt  ifls  and  studies  o    hi-  mind. 
Ate  of  the  base  and  vilest  kind. 

3  Poor  helpless  cieature  in  his  blood  I 
Yet  lives  at  enmity  with  God  ; 

To  God  and  all  his  wavs  estiangM, 
Uiitil  his  heait  by  g'ace  is  changM, 

4  The  head  is  sick,  the  heart  is  faint. 
Incurable  is  the  complaint  ; 

The  wisest  angfU  from  above 
Their  sad  diseases  can't  remove. 

5  Je*u#,  physician  of 'he  soul, 

Can  only  make  such  patients  wholt; 
Such  medicine  as  he  doth  give, 
Can  make  the  dying  soul  to  live. 

6  His  precious  blood  for  sinners  shed. 
Is  the  ble-s'd  balm  or  Gi  ia»i  ! 

A  medicine  of  greater  woith 
Than  all  in  heav'n  or  all  on  earth. 

7  Ye  sick  and  fainting  souls,  diaw  nigh. 
To  him  alone  for  help  apply  ; 

Such  VAOunds  and  biuins  as  ye  feel, 
Will  Christ  your  great  Physician  heal. 
6  His  love  and  grace  to  you  abounds  j 
How  sweet  his  invitation  sounds  ; 
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399 


FALL  OF   MAN.  399,  400 

Come  unto  me,  ye  helpless  poor, 
Your  heul.h  and  life  I  w«ll  restoie.  J» 

L.  M. 
The  fall  and  iecovery  of  man  ;  or, 
Chrut  and  Satan  at  enmity. 
Gen.  3.  1,  15,  IT.      Gal    4.  I.     Col.  I.  15. 

1  TPfcECEIV  D  by  subtle  snares  of  hell, 
jiJ  A*  la  in  our  head,  our  father,  fell  ; 

When  Sitau,  in  the  serpent  hi<', 
Proposed  the  fruit  that  God  forbid. 

2  Death  was  the  th'eat'nmg:  death  began 
To  take  possession  o   the  man  ; 

His  unbon  race  leceiv'd  the  wound, 
And  heavy  cuses  smote  the  ground. 

3  But  Satan  found  a  worse  reward  ; 
Thus  saith  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 
♦'Let  eve- la-ting  hatred  be 

Belv\ixt  the  woman's  seed  and  thee. 

4  The  woman's  seed  shall  be  my  Son  ; 
He  shall  de.-trov  what  thou  hast  done  ; 
Shall  break  thy  head,  and  only  feel 
Thy  malice  raging  at  his  heel." 

5  [tie  spake,  and  bid  four  thousand  years 
Ko\l  on  :  at  length  his  Son  appears; 
Angels  with  joy  descend  to  earth. 
And  sing  the  young  Redeemer's  birth. 

6  Lo  !  by  the  sons  of  hell  he  dies  ; 

But  as  he  hung  'twixt  earth  and  skies, 
He  gave  their  prince  a  fatal  blow, 
And  triumphed  o'er  the  pow'rs  below] 

C.  M. 
A  f\r\     Corrupt  Nature  from  Adam. 
ffcUU  1  Cor    15.  21,  22. 

1    F^LESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence* 
J3  Adam,  our  father,  stood, 
307 


401  FALL    OF   MAX. 

Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinl'ul  joys  inclin'd  ; 
Reason  has  lost  its  native  place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh  and  sense  and  passion  reigns, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good  : 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4  Great  God,  renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 

Our  broken  powVs  restore, 
Inspire  us  with  a  heav'nly  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 
3  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law 
Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  dravr 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 


401 


L.  M. 

Original  and  actual  sin  confesses 
Psalm  51. 


i    "II*    ORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin  ; 
a  4  And  born  unholy  and  unclean ; 
Sprung  from  the  man,  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath a 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart  ; 
But  we  're  defil'd  in  ev'ry  part. 

3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true  j 
0  make  me  wise  betimes,  to  spy 
My  danger  and  my  remedy.} 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face  ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  : 

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FALL    OF   MAN.  40*2 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean  ;. 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  wilhin. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
.Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  povv'r  sufficient  to  atone; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow  ^, 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  pe  ^ce. 
Nor  fie-h  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease  : 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voicr;a 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 

L.  M. 
A  f\C)     The  Jirst  and  second  A  turn. 
^tU/O  Rom.  5.    12,  &c. 

1  T~\EEP  in  the  dust,  before  thv,  throne, 
mJ   Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own  ; 
Great  God  !  we  own  th'  unVia.ppy  name, 
Whence  sprung  our  nature  ? md  our  shame, . 

2  Adam  the  sinner  .  At  his  fa  {], 
Death  like  a  conqu'ror,  sei.z'd  us  all ; 
A  thousand  new  born-bal  >es  are  dead, 
By  fatal  union  to  their  'n  ead, 

3  But  whilst  our  spirits,  f  L\\>&  wJth  awe_, 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 

We  sing  the  honors  'of  thy  grace, 
That  sent  to  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

4  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
Who  join'd  our  ns.ture  to  his  own  ; 
Adam  the  second.,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

,3   [By  the  rebellion  of  one  nfan, 

Through  all  the  seed  the  mi3 chief  raa  - 
h  309 


405  GOSPEL. 

And  by  one  man's  obedience  now, 
Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too. 
6  Where  sin  did  reign  and  death  abound, 
There  have  the  sous  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life  ;  there  glorious  grace 
Reigns  through  the  Lord  our  righteousness.] 


THE  GOSPEL,  OR  SALVATION  THROUGH 
JESUS  CHRIST. 


403 


L.  M. 

OnRedemptionACor  1.30. 1  Tim. 3. 16; 

f\   wonc^erous  anc*  myst'i  y  great, 
\J   On  which  all  men  should  meuitate  : 
Jesus,  the  blessed  Lamb  of  God, 
Came  to  redeem  us  with  his  blood.     - 
%  The  sons  oT  men  were  rioom'd  to  be 
Condemn'd  to  all  eternity. 
Not  men  nor  angels  could  restore, 
Or  ransom  man  horn  Satan's  pow'r. 

3  Had  all  the  hosts  of  heav'n  conspirM 
To  do  what  justice  had  requir'd, 
Their  efforts  all  would  ne\  er  do, 
The  race  of  Adam  fell  too  low. 

4  Yea,   far  beyond  the  reach  of  all 
Did  Adam  with  his  childien  fall  ; 

By  none  on  earth,  or  yet  in  heav'n, 
Could  sure  relief  to  them  be  giv'n. 

5  None  else  but  Christ,  both  God  and  man, 
Could  e'er  complete  that  gloiious  plan  ; 
'It  was  himsf  If  alone  could  be 

1fhe  ransom  that  could  set  them  free. 

310  i 


gospel.  404,405 

6  Perfect  obedience  he  did  yield, 

Till  law  and  prupheis  we*  e  fulfill'd  ; 

An  1  all  demands  w*»re  satisfied, 

Wh.-n  Christ  the  mighty  Savior  died.     $. 

4Ufl<  Christ  died  to  saveihe  lost  Rom  5.  6, 
1    ¥*7H£N  Christ  the  blessed  Savior  died> 
VV     And  yielded  up  his  ghost, 
My  suff'i  trigs  now  are  past,  he  cried, 
I  die  to  save  I  he  lost. 

A  pardon  for  our  guilt  he  gain'd, 
When  Christ  for  us  was  slain  ; 

Yet  other  blessings  were  obtain'd, 
When  Jesus  rose  again. 

When  he  ascended  up  to  God, 

And  took  his  seat  above  ; 
Fro  n  whence  his  Spirit  is  hestow'd, 

Who  shed  abroad  his  love, 
Which  works  in  us  that  living  faith, 

That  faith  which  can  destroy 
The  powVs  of  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 

And  fills  our  heart  with  joy. 
5  By  Jesus'  suff'rings  we  are  sav'd, 

And  fitted  tor  th  tt  place  : 
Where  happiness  abounds  indeed, 

Before  the  Savior's  lace.  t. 


C  M. 
ChHst  our  R'ghteov&ness.  Jer.  23. 6* 


405 

1    TJAD  not  the  hietferl  Son  of  God, 
1.  A  Once  condescended  thu-  : 
To  come  on  earth  and  shed  his  blood, 
Who  could   have  saved  us? 
%  No  sacrifice  could  e'er  he  made, 
That  could  atone  for  sin  ; 
None  but  the  b'ood  the  Savior  shed, 
Could  make  our  conscience  clean, 
oil 


406  GOSPEL, 

3  We  never  could  have  been  restored, 

Into  a  state  oi"  bliss  ; 
Had  it  not  been  that  Christ  our  Lord, 
Became  our  righteousness. 

4  In  this  sad  state  we  must  have  lain, 

To  all  eternity, 
Had  we  not  been  reclaimed  again, 

By  Christ  who  set  us  free.  J. 

A  Aft  C.  M. 

^rl/U     Redemption  by  Christ.  Rom.  5.  21. 

1  TyKTHEN  the  first  parents  o\  our  race 

V  V     Rebeli'd  and  lost  their  God, 
And  the  infection  of  their  ^in 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood  ; 

2  Infinite  pity  tonch'd  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  ^on  ; 
Descending  from  the  heav'nlv  court, 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array  ; 
And  wrapt  his  Godhead  in  a  vail 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

4  His  living  pow'r,  a-u1  dying  love, 

Redeem'd  unhappy  men  ; 
And  rais'd  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

)   To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 
We  joyfully  resign  ! 
Blest  Jesus,  take  u^  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

6  Thine  honor  shall  for  ever  be 
The  bus'ness  of  our  days  ; 
For  ever  shall  our  thankful  tongues 
Speak  thv  deserved  praise* 
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407 


gospel,  407,  408 

L.  M. 

The  'power  of  the  gospel. 

1  fTpHlS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 

JL     Sent  to  the  nations  fiom  above  ; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind  ; 

This  sov'reign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruin'd  creature,  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive  ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live; 

Dry  bones  are  rais'd,  and  cloth'd  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turn'd  to  flesh. 

4  [Where  Satan  reign'd  in  shades  of  night, 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heav'nly  light ; 
Our  lusts  its  wondrous  pow'r  controls, 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls. 

5  Lions,  and  beasts  of  savage  name, 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  lamb  ; 

While  the  wide  world  esteems  it  strange, 
Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change.] 

6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too  ; 
The  word  that  saves  me,  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

L.  M. 
The  Apostles'*  commission  ;  or,  the 
gospel  attested  by  miracles. 
Matth.  28.  18,  &c.     Mark  16.  15,  &e. 
1  "  /~1  O,  preach  my  gospel, "  saith  the  Lord  j 
vJT  "  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive ) 
He  shall  be  sav'd  that  trusts  my  word ; 
He  shall  be  damn'd  that  wont  believe. 
Bb  313 


408 


409  GOSPEL* 

2  [I  '11  make  your  great  commission  known, 
And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 

By  all  the  works  that  1  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  Go,  heal  the  sick,  go,  raise  the  dead, 
Go,  cast  out  devils  in  my  name  ; 
Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 

Tho'  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme.] 

4  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands  ; 
I  'm  with  3'ou  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 
All  pow'r  is  trusted  in  my  hands  ; 

I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head  j 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heav'n  he  rode  : 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 

The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

a  f\f\     4  lines  6s  and  2  lines  8s. 
4(jy  The  Jubilee. 

1  T>LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow, 
I  J  The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 

Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home, 

2  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Thro'  all  the  world  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  &c. 

3  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  naught, 
The  heritage  above, 

Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  &.c, 

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4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 
Your  liberty  receive  ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live  : 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  &c. 

5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 
The  news  of  pard'ning  grace  : 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Savior's  face  : 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  &c. 

L.  M. 

A  "I  f\    Christ's  invitation  to  sinners  ;  or  hu* 
^fc  JLU  mility  and  pride.  Matth.  11.  28-30. 

1  "Z^IOME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

\y  Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come  : 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heav'nly  home. 

2  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me ; 
I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 

But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 

My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 
My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light.'* 
4/  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command  ; 
With  faith  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

AA  1       .      c  M 

^11     Christ's  commission.  John  3,  16,  17* 
1   /^OME,  happy  souls, approach  your  God, 
\J  With  new  melodious  songs  ; 
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41$  GOSPEL. 

Come,  tender  to  almighty  grace 
The  tributes  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  arm'd 

With  a  revenging  rod  ; 
No  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wTounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry  : 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Savior's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

6  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offer'd  grace  ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 
And  give  the  Father  praise. 

S.    M. 

A  1  O   ^e  blessedness  of  gospel  times  ;  or 

4r  i-  £   the  revelation  of  Christ  to  Jews  and 

Gentiles.   Isa.  5.  2,  7-10.   Matt.  13.  16,  17. 

1  TTQW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Xl  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill! 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 

"Zion,  behold  thy  Savior  King, 
He  reigns  and  tiiumphs  here." 
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How  happy  are  our  ears , 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 

And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heav'nly  light  ; 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 

But  died  without  the  sight. 

The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad  : 
Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 

Their  Savior  and  their  God. 


FAITH. 


4  1  d         The  Apostles'  Creed. 

1  "J  b'lieve  in  one  almighty  God, 
X  The  Father  of  us  all  : 

Who  gives  us  life,  and  health,  and  food, 
And  hears  us  when  we  call. 

2  The  heav'ns  by  his  almighty  hand, 

And  earth  and  seas  were  made, 

He  governs  all  with  his  command, 

On  which  all  things  are  stayM. 

3  I  b'lieve  in  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord, 

The  Father's  only  Son  ; 
Who  is  the  great  eternal  Word, 
And  with  the  Father  one. 
Bb  2  317 


41S  FAITH. 

4  Who  is  from  all  eternity 

The  author  of  all  bliss  : 
Who  is,  and  was,  and  e'er  shall  be 
God,  as  the  Father  is. 

5  Conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 

And  born  the  Virgin's  Son, 
As  testified  the  ang'lic  host, 
Who  made  his  birth  first  known. 

6  He  died,  and  in  the  grave  he  lay, 

But  there  did  not  remain, 
And  on  his  own  appointed  day 
He  liv'd  and  rose  again. 

7  At  God's  right  hand  he  reigns,  our  head 

Once  more  he  is  to  come, 
To  judge  the  living  and  the  dead, 
And  give  each  one  his  doom. 

8  In  God  the  Holy  Ghost  I  b'lieve, 

Like  as  in  God  the  Son  ; 
All  glory  to  these  Three  I  give, 
Which  blessed  Three  are  One. 

9  The  Holy  Ghost  his  gifts  imparts, 

Both  heav'nly  and  divine  ; 
Unites  all  true  believers'  hearts, 
Writh  Christ  their  Lord  to  join. 
101  also  hold  this  doctrine  forth  ; 
It  is  my  faith  and  creed  : 
There  is  one  Christian  church  on  earth, 
The  church  of  Christ  indeed. 

11  And  in  this  Christian  church  below 

I  find  my  safest  place  : 
God's  word  and  ordinances  too, 
And  all  the  means  of  grace. 

12  A  pardon  for  my  sins  I  have 

And  number'd  with  the  just, 
And  I  shall  live  beyond  the  grave, 
When  raised  from  the  dust.  {* 

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414 


FAITH.  414,  41  i 

C.  M. 

True  and  living  faith, 
1    £~\  for  a  true  and  living  faith, 
\J  My  God  on  me  bestow  ; 
That  conquers  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  ev'ry  other  foe. 
t  Such  faith,  it  is  the  gift  of  God, 

Which  none  but  Christ  can  give  ; 
It  makes  the  heart  the  Lord's  abode, 
Therein  to  move  and  live. 

3  God's  grace,  it  is  by  faith  embrac'd, 

The  Savior  is  receiv'd  ; 
All  confidence  in  him  is  plac'd, 
His  promises  are  b'liev'd. 

4  Such  faith,  it  worketh  confidence,  \ 

And  makes  the  soul  admire 
To  taste  such  blessings  from  above, 
Such  as  she  would  desire. 

5  This  faith,  it  worketh  confidence, 

And  casts  out  slavish  fear  : 
Then  shall  that  work  of  grace  commence, 
And  we  learn  what  we  are.  t* 

A   I  K     '      /    _  L.  M. 

tt  J.  tJ      Faith  is  a  shining  light. 

1  TTEAR  what  the  great  apostJe  saith  : 
JLJL  Have  ye  that  true  and  living  faith  ? 
0  try  yourselves,  and  search  the  ground, 
If  living  faith  in  you  be  found. 

2  True  faith,  it  is  a  shining  light, 
It  banishes  the  pow'rs  of  night ; 
Creates  the  inward  man  anew, 
Restores  the  Savior's  image  too. 

3  By  living  faith  grace  is  applied, 
The  soul  is  truly  sanctified  ; 

Such  souls  possess  the  Savior's  mind  ; 
Like  him,  are  truly  meek  and  kind. 
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4  This  faith  will  work  a  living  hope, 
And  cheer  the  mind,  and  build  it  up  ; 
The  soul  is  thus  endowM  with  pow'r, 
To  love  the  Loid  for  evermore. 

5  My  God,  create  such  faith  in  me  ! 
Confirm  my  confidence  in  thee  ; 
Establish  thou  my  wav'ring  heart, 

Till  I  shall  see  thee  as  thou  art.  f. 

Alfi  C    M 

^fci  1  \J  Faith  of  things  unseen.  Heb.  11.  3-10, 

1  T^AITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
JT     Of  things  beyond  our  sight, 
Breaks  thro'  the  clouds  of  flesh  and  sense, 

And  dwells  in  heav'nly  light. 

2  It  sets  times  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word  : 
Abrah'm,  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith  obey'd  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city  fair  and  high, 

Built  by  th'  Eternal  hands  ; 
And  faith  assures  us.  though  we  die, 
That  heav'nly  building  stands. 

A  1 7  L-  M- 

*dp  A  f     Faith  comes  by  hearing.  Rom.  10.  17. 

1  TT^AITH  comes  by  hearing  God's  record 
_F    Concerning  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord  ; 

The  happy  means  which  heav'n  hath  blest, 
To  bring  us  to  the  gospel-rest. 

2  The  joyful  sound  is  news  of  grace, 
Redemption  of  a  fallen  race, 
Thro*  Jesus'  righteousness  divine, 
Which  bright  from  faith  to  faith  doth  shine. 

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S   The  promise  of  immortal  bliss 

We  have  in  Christ  our  righteousness  : 
By  this  our  righteousness  is  bought, 
Faith  pleads  our  right,  but  buys  it  not. 

4  True  faith  receives  the  offer'd  good, 
And  promise  seal'd  with  Jesus'  blood. 
Faith  gives  no  title  to  the  bliss, 

But  takes  the  Savior's  righteousness. 

5  In  the  Redeemer,  as  my  head, 
The  cov'nant  is  established  : 
In  him  the  promises  are  yea, 
In  him  Amen,  and  not  in  m«. 

A  1  ft  CM. 

T^IO         The  power  of  faith, 

\     F7VA1TH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

F    And  saves  me  from  its  snares  ; 

Its  aid  in  ev'ry  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares  ; 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin,   . 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heav'nly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  pow'r 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unvails  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign  ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise  seal'd 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God, 

6  There,  there  unshaken,  wTould  I  rest, 

Till  this  vile  body  dies  j 
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419,  420  FAITH. 

And  then  on  faith's  triumphant  wings 
At  once  to  glory  rise. 

S.  M. 
A  1  C\    Faith,  its  author  and  preciousness. 
^iiy  Eph.  2.  8. 

I        T^AITH  ! — 'tis  a  precious  grace, 
X     Where'er  it  is  bestow'd  I 
It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth 
And  is  the  gift  of  God  ! 

2  Jesus  it  owns  a  King, — 
An  all-atoning  Priest  : 

Jt  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  Tahim  it  leads  the  soul, 
When  fill'd  with  deep  distress  ; 

Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  Since  ?tis  thy  work  alone, 
And  that  divinely  free  ; 

Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  work  this  faith  in  me  ! 


420 


L.  M. 

The  struggle  between  faith  and  un- 
belief.    Mark  9.  24f! 


1  TESUS,  our  soul's  delightful  choice, 
•I   In  thee,  believing,  we  rejoice  ; 
Vet  still,  our  joy  is  mix'd  with  grief, 
While  faith  contends  with  unbelief. 

2  Thv  promises  our  hearts  revive, 
And  keep  our  fainting  hopes  alive  : 
But  guilt  and  fears  and  sorrows  rise, 
And  hide  the  promise  from  our  eyes. 

3  0  let  not  sin  and  Satan  boast, 

While  saints  lie  mourning  in  the  dust  > 
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FAITH.  421 

Nor  see  that  faith  to  ruin  brought, 
Which  thy  own  gracious  hand  hath  wrought. 

1  Do  thou  the  dying  spark  inflame  ; 
Reveal  the  glories  of  thy  name  ; 
And  put  all  anxious  doubts  to  flight, 
As  shades  dispers'd  by  op'ning  light. 


8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6, 

Hoping  and  longing.    Num.  13.  30» 
Dtut>  3.  25. 


421 

1    /^OME,  Lord  !  and  help  me  to  rejoice, 
Vy  In  hope  that  I  shall  hear  thy  voice, 

Shall  one  day  see  my  t*od  ; 
Shall  cease  from  all  my  sins  and  strife, 
Handle  and  taste  the  word  of  life. 
And  feel  the  sprinkled  blood. 

t  I  shall  not  always  make  my  moan, 
Nor  worship  thee  a  God  unknown, 

But  I  shall  live  to  prove 
Thy  people's  rest  and  saints1  delight, 
The  length,  and  breadth,  and  depth  &  height 
Of  thy  redeeming. love, 

3  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 

J  stand,  and  from  the  mountain-top 

See  all  the  land  below  ; 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruit  of  paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow  : 

4  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil, 
Favor'd  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  ev'ry  blessing  blest  ; 
There  dwells  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace, 

And  everlasting  rest. 

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42$,  425, 
REPENTANCE. 


JQO  S.  M. 

^r-/W/W  Repentance  to  God. 

1  1VIY  S0UI'  to  God  return> 
JJfJL   And  seek  his  gracious  face  ; 

Well  i  deserve  to  sigh  and  mourn, 

Who  have  abus'd  his  grace. 

2  I  lived  unconcern'd, 
Without  a  serious  thought  ; 

Tho'  oft  I  was  reproved  and  warn'd, 
Yet  I  obeyed  not. 

3  How  could  it  ever  be, 

That  God  should  e'er  forgive  ; 
Astonishing  it  is  to  me, 
That  I  am  spar'd  to  live. 

4  The  blood  of  Jesus  cried, 
Thy  mercy  Lord  reveal ; 

For  such  I  bled,  for  such  I  died, 

To  keep  them  out  of  hell.  fe 

19Q  c  M 

^db/wO    Imploring  divine  mercy.  Eccl.  9.  5u, 
1     OEBUKE  me  not  in  anger, "Lord  ! 
S\  Nor  cast  me  quite  away, 
Nor  let  me  have  my  just  reward  -r 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  I  pray. 
1  In  mercy  hear  thou  my  complaint, 
O  hear  my  mournful  pray'r  : 
My  heart  is  weak,  my  soul  is  faint, 
And  fill'd  with  dread  and  fear. 
3  In  death  no  man  rememb'reth  thee, 
Nor  thanks  thee  in  the  grave  : 
In  mercy,  Lord,  deliver  me, 
And  from  destruction  save. 
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REPENTANCE*  424 

4  My  sorrows  and  distress  of  mind 

Are  numberless  and  great  ; 
No  peace  or  comfort  can  I  find, 
In  this  my  dismal  state. 

5  My  life  is  worn  with  grief  and  pain, 

And  all  my  strength  is  gone  : 
0  Lord, revive  my  soul  again, 
And  make  thy  mercies  known. 

6  O  comfort  me  in  my  distress  ; 

On  thee,  my  God,  I  call : 
Be  thou  my  life  and  righteousness, 

My  Savior  and  my  all.  $> 


424 


L.  M. 
Sorrow  for  sin. 


1  /^k  that  my  heart  could  melt  with  woe  ! 
\J  And  feel  true  sorrow  for  my  sin  ; 

Repentance  would  like  rivers  flow, 
Then  could  I  hope  for  peace  within. 

2  My  sins  have  caus'd  my  dearest  Lord 
To  groan  and  die  upon  the  tree  ; 
Yet  he  assures  me  in  his  word, 

He  groan'd,  he  bled,  and  died  for  me. 

3  0  these  are  pow'rful  cords  of  love, 
By  which  my  helpless  soul  is  drawn, 
To  seek  thy  graces  from  above, 

By  which  thy  mercies  are  made  known* 

4  My  heart  inclin'd  into  the  way, 
That  leads  the  soul  to  endless  pain  ; 
I  ever  should  have  run  astray, 
Had  I  not  been  reclaim'd  again. 

5  Thy  grace,  thy  mercy,  love,  andpow'r, 
At  length  on  my  hard  heart  prevail'd, 
Or  I  had  been  for  evermore, 

To  everlasting  ruin  seal'd. 

6  Thy  blessed  Spirit  interpos'd, 

And  by  his  light  my  soul  was  brought 
Cc  325 


425,  426  REPENTANCE. 

To  know  the  grace  I  had  refus'd, 
And  frequently  had  set  at  naught. 

7  I  see  and  feel  my  sinful  state, 
And  with  sincerity  I  mourn  ; 
But  as  thy  promises  are  great, 
To  thee  my  God,  I  will  return. 


425 


CM. 

Imploring  the  mercies  of  God. 


1  £~\  gracious  Savior,  pity  me  ! 
\J  My  soul  is  fiird  with  grief, 

To  whom  or  whither  can  I  flee? 
To  find  or  get  relief. 

2  My  sins  lie  heavy  on  my  heart, 

And  vex  my  troubled  soul  ; 
My  only  hope  and  trust  thou  art, 
My  sorrows  to  control. 

3  When  on  my  case  I  meditate, 

And  see  how  sin  prevails, 
And  I  do  feel  my  helpless  state, 
My  heart,  it  shrinks  and  fails. 

4  Tho'  I  am  weak  and  faint  and  poor, 

Thy  mercies  still  abound  ; 
Thy  grace  affords  a  bounteous  store, 
Where  life  and  peace  are  found. 

5  Thy  sacred  word  does  fully  prove, 

That  dying  sinners  may 
Obtain  a  pardon  from  above, 

For  which,  my  God,  I  pray.  J. 

a  c%a  L.  M. 

4J/WU  Delay  of  repentance.   Heb.  3.  7,8. 
1    "VJ^E   careless  souls,  will  ye  delay  ! 
JL     And  trifle  precious  time  away  ? 
Why  will  ye  spend  your  days  of  grace 
In  vanity  and  idleness  ? 
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REPENTANCE.  427 

t  Why  will  ye  forfeit  future  joys 
For  sake  of  mean  and  empty  toys  ? 
And  slight  that  which  would  make  you^blest, 
And  place  your  souls  in  peace  to  rest  } 

3  Will  ye  abuse  what  God  doth  give  ? 
The  precious  time  wherein  ye  live  ? 
The  time  wherein  ye  may  secure, 
Your  happiness  for  evermore  ? 

4  Who  would  neglect  to  gain  the  prize. 
When  all  at  hand  before  one's  eyes  : 
And  yet  neglect  and  still  delay, 
Until  the  prize  be  tak'n  away  ? 

5  Such  is  the  case  with  careless  souls, 
They  act  the  part  of  stupid  fools  ; 
They  forfeit  life,  they  forfeit  heav'n, 
That  freely  would  to  them  be  giv'n. 

6  To-day,  while  ye  do  hear  his  voice, 
Let  his  great  offers  be  your  choice  ; 
Let  your  repentance  be  sincere, 
To  call  on  God,  while  he  is  near. 

7  Delays  are  dangerous,  you  know  ; 
Your  heart  and  conscience  tell  you  so  ; 
Much  better  you  had  watch  and  pray, 
Than  trifle  precious  time  away.  J. 


427 


L.  M. 

A  penitent  pleading  for  pardon. 
Psalm  51.   1st  part. 

1  QHOW  pity,  Lord  ;  0  Lord,  forgive  ; 
k3  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  povv'r  and  glory  of  thy  grace  : 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound. 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 

32? 


428  REPENTANCE, 

3  0  wash  my  soul  from  ev'ry  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean  ; 
Here,  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemn'd,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breathy 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  : 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope  still  hov'ring  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there,. 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

L.  M. 

A  QQ  Repentance,  and  faith  in  the  blood 
H^/CO   of  Christ.     Psalm  51.  3d  part. 
1    /~\    thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
\Jr  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 
%   Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight ; 
Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me,  that  1  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford  : 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 
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REPENTANCE.  429 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 

Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 

A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 
6"  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 

And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 

And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  1  teach  the  world  thy  ways  ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sov'reign  grace ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Savior's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God. 

8  0  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  : 

And  all  my  pow'rs  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  strength,  and  righteousness. 

A  OQ  c-  M- 

Hb£j%J  The  repenting  prodigal*  Luke  15, 13. 

1  TJEHOLD  the  wretch,  whose  lust  and  wine 
_D   Has  wasted  his  estate  ; 

He  begs  a  share  amongst  the  swine, 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat  ! 

2  "I  die  with  hunger  here"  he  cries  ; 

"1  starve  in  foreign  lands  ; 
My  Father's  house  has  large  supplies, 
And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

3  I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue 

Fall  down  before  his  face  ; 
Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 
Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace." 

4  He  said,  and  hasten'd  to  his  home, 

To  seek  his  Father's  love  ; 
The  Father  saw  the  rebel  come, 
And  all  his  bowels  move. 

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450  REPENTANCE* 

5  He  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Embrac'd  and  kiss'd  his  son  ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake, 
For  follies  he  had  done. 

6  "Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin," 

(The  Father  gives  command) 
"Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean, 
With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 

7  A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain  ; 

Let  mirth  and  joy  abound  ; 
My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  egain, 
Was  lost,  and  now  is  found.7' 

^0\J        Resolve,     Esther  4.   16. 

1  iOOME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
\j  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest, 

And  make  this  last  resolve  : 

2  "I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess, 

I'll  tell  him,  I'm  a  wretch  undone 

Without  his  sov'reign  grace. 

4  "Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  pray'r, 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray 
And  perish  only  there. 

5  "1  can  but  perish  if  I  go  ; 

I  am  resolv'd  to  try  : 

For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 

I  must  for  ever  die.n 

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48l,  452 
JUSTIFICATION* 


yjOl  CM. 

*db?JA  Jesus  justifies. 

HY  should  my  heart  feel  so  dismayed, 
And  harbor  such  distress  ? 
My  debt  of  sin  the  Savior  paid, 

Who  is  my  righteousness. 
Though  Satan  with  his  tempests  toss 

My  soul  into  dismay  ; 
I  look  to  Jesus  on  the  cross, 
To  drive  my  fears  away. 
!  3  I  need  not  dread  the  Tempter's  forc«, 
Nor  all  that  he  can  do  : 
Since  I  have  refuge  and  recourse, 
And  place  of  safety  too. 
<  I  must  confess  I  ought  to  be 
Disowned  by  my  God  ; 
But  Christ  my  Savior  died  for  m«, 
And  bought  me  with  his  blood. 

i   His  merits  I  do  humbly  claim, 

Thereon  my  soul  relies  ; 

Not  sin  or  Satan  can  condemn, 

When  Jesus  justifies. 
From  ev'ry  guilt  and  ev'ry  stain 
His  blood  can  make  me  clean  : 
For  Christ,  who  died  and  rose  again, 
Subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin.  {. 


a  09  S.  M. 

tI^/W  Pleading  Christ9 s  righteousness. 
ESUS  my  righteousness  ! 
My  life  and  future  joy  ; 
My  source  and  fount  of  ev'ry  bliss, 
My  hope  that  never  dies. 
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j! 


435  JUSTIFICATION. 

2  I  was  condemn'd  to  die, 
With  all  the  sinful  race; 

But  Jesus  cast  a  pit'ing  eye 
And  purchas'd  pard'ning  grace. 

3  His  death,  and  that  alone, 
Could  all-sufficient  be, 

To  gain  a  pardon,  or  atone, 
Or  gain  relief  for  me. 

4  No  righteousness  of  mine, 
Or  all  that  in  me  lay, 

Could  satisfy  the  law  divine, 
Or  bear  my  sins  away. 

5  All  off'rings  were  in  vain, 
That  ever  could  be  brought, 

Without  effects  they  must  remain, 
And  were  esteem'd  as  naught, 

6  All  would  be  filth  and  dross, 
Except  the  Savior's  blood  : 

That  which  he  shed  upon  the  cross 
To  make  us  sons  of  God. 

7  That  righteousness  I  plead, 
For  which  my  Jesus  died  ; 

No  other  righteousness  I  need 

To  make  me  justified.  J. 

C.  M. 
A  QQ  Spiritual  apparel ;  namely ,  the  robe 
t*00  of  righteousness,  and  garments  of 
salvation.     Isa.  61.  19. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 
jLJL  Prepare  a  tuneful  voice  ; 

In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  *Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  soul; 

And  made  salvation  mine  ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 
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JUSTIFICATION.  434 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Savior  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heav'nly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear  ! 
These  ornaments,  how  bright  they  shine, 
How  white  the  garments  are  ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love 

And  hope  and  ev'ry  grace  ; 

But  Jesus  spent  his  life  lo  work 

The  robe  of  righteousness. 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  array'd 

By  the  great  sacred  Three  !   - 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 
Let  all  thy  pow'rs  agree. 


434 


L.  M, 

The  value  of  Christ  and  his   right- 
eousness.    Phil.  3.  7-9. 


NO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  metits  of  thy  Son. 
Now,  for  the  love  I  bare  his  name, 
What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss  : 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 
Yes,  and  1  must  and  will  esteem 
All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake  : 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

The  be-st  obedience  of  my  hands 
Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne  '7 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 
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4359  436  JUSTIFICATION. 

L.  M. 

/j  QpT  Repentance  and  free  pardon  ;  or  jus- 
'-±00  tijication  $  sanctifi  cation.     Ps.  32. 

1  "OLEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  blest, 
_0  Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 
And  cover'd  with  his  Savior's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  not  his  iniquities  ; 

He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 

And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

4  3  From  guilt  his  heart  and  lips  are  free  ', 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  Sear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 
4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins, 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines, 


SANCTIFICATION. 


1  Qft  c  M 

^r  zJ  \J       Desiring  tr  ue  holiness. 
1    nylHO'  dead  in  sin  I  once  had  lain, 
J.    And  void  of  life  divine, 
1  was  by  grace  restor'd  again, 
And  Jesus  now  is  mine. 
'I  His  grace  has  made  my  soul  alive  ; 
His  graces  from  above 
Cause  me  in  faith  and  hope  to  thrive, 
.    And  daily  grow  in  love. 

3d* 


SANGTIFICATION,  437 

3  True  holiness  my  heart  desires, 

And  holy  I  must  be  ; 
A  holy  heart  the  Lord  requires, 
His  face  in  heav'n  to  see. 

4  Tho'  I  had  all  my  sins  forgiv'n, 

But  yet  to  vice  a  slave, 
And  could  possess  the  courts  of  heav'n, 
What  comforts  could  I  have  r 

5  Were  I  invited  to  a  feast, 

And  welcom'd  to  the  place, 
Half  naked,  ragged,  meanly  dress'd, 
How  could  I  show  my  face  ? 

6  Such  is  the  case  with  sinners  too  ; 

Should  they  with  angels  dwell, 

Their  just  and  holy  God  to  view, 

*T  would  prove  to  them  a  hell. 

7  Grant  me,  dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit's  pow'r, 

To  make  me  pure  in  heart, 
Which  makes  me  able  to  endure 

To  see  thee  as  thou  art.  +, 

Aqry  l.  m. 

*-jb*J  i    True  holiness  my  aim  shall  be. 

1  S~\  n°ly  Father,  gracious  Lord ! 

\J  Grant  me  thy  heav'nly  grace  divine  j. 
Convey  thy  Spirit  with  the  word, 
And  seal  thy  blessings  ever  mine. 

2  Thy  Spirit's  gifts  on  mebestow'd, 
With  all  thy  promises  applied, 
Unite  my  soul  to  thee,  my  God, 
And  make  me  truly  sanctified. 

3  To  live  and  dwell  where  thou  dost  reign 
And  see  thee  fully  as  thou  art, 

That  will  for  ever  be  in  vain, 
Without  a  pure  and  holy  heart. 

4  To  crucify  my  base  desires 
With  ev'ry  lust  and  ev'ry  vice, 

335 


•438,  439  SANCTIFICATIOX. 

Such  as  true  holiness  requires, 
Would  place  my  soul  in  paradise. 
5   As  I  am  made  these  truths  to  see, 
And  know  them  as  they  truly  are, 
True  holiness  my  aim  shall  be, 
My  constant  study,  search,  and  care.       J. 

A  qo  c.  m. 

t^OO  Longing  for  a  heart  freed  from  sin, 

1  /^  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
\Jr   A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ! 

A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me. 

2  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  0  for  a  lowly  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true  and  clean  ! 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  ev'ry  thought  renew'd, 

And  full  of  love  divine  ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

AOQ  L.  M. 

tH t)  fj  Christ  all  in  all. 

J  .  TJOLY,  and  true,  and  righteous  Lord,. 
jLjL  I  wait  to  prove  thy  perfect  will  ; 
Be  mindful  of  thy  gracious  word, 
And  stamp  me  with  thy  Spirit's  seal. 

2  Open  my  faith's  interior  eye  : 
Display  thy  glory  from  above  ; 
And  all  I  am  shall  sink  and  die, 
Lost  in  astonishment  and  love. 

3  Confound,  o'erpow'r  me  by  thy  grace  : 
I  would  be  by  myself  abhorr'd  j 

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SANCT1FICATI0N.  440,  441 

All  might,  all  majesty,  all  praise, 
All  glory  be  to  Christ  my  Lord  ! 
Now  let  me  gain  perfection's  height ; 
Now  let  me  into  nothing  fall, 
As  less  than  nothing  in  my  sight, 
And  feel  that  Christ  is  all  in  all ! 


440 


C   M. 

Pleasure  in  the  ways  of  Christ. 


1  TTAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  join'd, 
1_JL  And  sav'd  by  grace  alone  5 

Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heav'n  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know  ; 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we,  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee,  in  thy  glorious  realms,  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  thy  throne  ! 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace  : 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads  ; 

From  thence  our  spirits  rise  ; 
And  he  who  in  thy  statutes  treads, 
Shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 


PRAYER. 


44*  I  On  the  Lord's  Prayer.  Matth.  6.  9-13, 
1    /^k  Lord,  our  mighty  Father,  thou 
\J  Who  art  in  heav'n  above, 
View  us,  thy  children  here  below, 
With  pity,  grace,  and  love. 
Dd  337 


442  PRAYER. 

2  0  may  thy  great  and  glorious  name, 

To  all  the  world  be  known  ; 
Thy  sacred  word,  thy  pow'r  and  fame, 
Be  to  all  nations  shown. 

3  Thy  kingdom  come,  and  let  us  know 

The  pow'r  of  saving  grace; 
Increase  the  christian  church  below, 
In  peace  and  righteousness. 

4  Thy  holy  will  be  done  on  earth, 

As  it  is  done  in  heav'n  : 
Let"  all  who  are  of  human  birth, 
Obey  thy  counsels  giv'n. 

5  Give  unto  us  our  daily  bread, 

And  all  we  need  besides  : 

By  thee  is  ev'ry  creature  fed, 

Thy  hand  for  all  provides. 

6  Forgive  us  ail  our  sins,  we  pray  ; 

Our  hearts  with  grace  renew ; 
And  that  with  all  our  hearts  we  may 
Forgive  our  debtors  too. 

7  Guard  us  in  each  distressing  hour, 

When  Satan,  world,  and  sin, 
Attack  us  with  their  art  and  pow'r, 
And  strive  to  take  us  in. 

8  From  all  such  evils  as  these  are, 

Deliver  us,  0  Lord  ; 
And  when  temptations  we  must  bear, 
Thy  aid  to  us  afford. 

9  Thine  is  the  kingdom  and  the  pow'r, 

And  majesty  divine, 
All  praise  and  glory  evermore, 

And  honors,  all  are  thine,  J. 

A    A  O  L.  M, 

*~itll3s£>  Jsk,  and  ye  shall  receive.  Matth.7.1; 
1    fTRHE  Lord  who  recommendeth  pray'r, 
X     Will  always  hear  us  when  we  pray  ; 

338 


PRAYER.  44S 

His  eyes  behold  us  ev'ry  where  ; 
He  knows  all  we  do,  think,  or  say, 

2  Ask  ye  by  faith,  the  Lord  will  give  ; 
For  this  ye  have  the  Savior's  word  ; 
Seek  ye  the  Lord,  your  souls  shall  live, 
And  taste  the  goodness  of  your  Lord* 

3  Seek  ye  by  pray'r,  and  ye  shall  nni 
Access  unto  the  throne  of  grace  ;• 
Ye  shall  partake  the  Savior's  mind, 
Who  is  your  life  and  righteousness. 

4  With  fervent  pray'r  knock  at  the  gate. 
Which  opens  to  eternal  life  ! 

And  persevere  in  ev^ry  fate, 
Through  oppositions,  war,  and  strife. 

5  Your  fervent  pray 'rs  are  not  in  vain, 
They  surely  will  at  last  prevail  ; 
Should  God  awhile  from  you  refrain, 
Yet  his  sure  word  shall  never  fail. 

6  To  pray  for  that  which  we  do  need, 
And  ask  alone  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 

We  shall  for  evermore  succeed, 

And  all  we  need  we  shall  partake.  {. 

A  A  Q  c-  M- 

'-b^O  Pray  without  ceasing.  I  Thess.  5.  17. 

1  fTHO  pray,  and  nevermore  to  cease, 

JL     Is  what  our  case  requires  ; 
Our  souls  enjoy  a  constant  peace, 
While  we  feel  such  desires. 

2  By  faithful  pray'r  we  may  draw  near 

To  God,  who  bids  us  pray  ; 
We  need  not  doubt,  we  need  not  fear, 
That  we  be  turn'd  away. 

3  By  pray'r  we  have  an  intercourse 

To  God,  who  reigns  above  ; 
Our  fervent  pray'rs  will  have  such  force 
To  gain  both  faith  and  love. 
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444  PRAYER. 

4  Our  wants  before  the  Lord  are  laid, 

We  plead  the  Savior's  blood  ; 
Who  pray'd  for  us  ;  and  when  he  pray'd, 
His  pray'rs  were  heard  with  God. 

5  Tho'  all  our  wants  to  him  are  known, 

And  all  our  faults  he  sees  ; 
But  yet  we  must  confess  and  own 
Them  humbly  on  our  knees. 

6  This  is  what  God  requires  of  us, 

Whilst  we  live  here  below, 
To  follow  his  directions  thus, 
As  well  as  we  can  do.  J. 

AAA  L-  M. 

"HB^^r*  Social  prayer. 

2   TyfTHEREVER  faithful  souls  are  join'd, 
T  f    To  worship  God  with  heart  and  mind, 
His  promise  is  that  he  is  there, 
To  hear  and  answer  all  their  pray'r. 

2  Lord,  here  we  join  on  thee  to  wait ! 
And  hope  to  find  thy  mercy-seat ; 

Lo  !  here,  we  hope  and  trust,  thou  art 
To  strengthen  ev'ry  wailing  heart. 

3  Thy  promise  is,  where  two  or  three 
Unite  to  make  their  pray'rs  to  thee  : 
Whate'er  they  ask,  request,  or  plead, 
Such  thou  wilt  give  them  as  they  need. 

4  We  join  to  pray  with  one  accord, 
And  wait  thy  blessing,  gracious  Lord  1 
Thy  grace  and  promise  here  renew, 
And  bring  salvation  to  our  view. 

5  Our  confidence  to  thee  increase, 
That  we  may  have  establish'd  peace  ; 
O  may  we  feel  thy  presence  near  ! 

And  know  that  thou  dost  hear  our  pray'?.  |. 

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445 


PfcAYBR.  445,  446 

C.  M. 

Watching  unto  prayer*  Eph.  6.  18» 


1    "\7*E  who  profess  to  love  the  Lord, 
X     Be  wise  to  watch  and  pray  : 
Remember,  Satan  stands  prepar'd 
To  steal  your  minds  away. 
t  O  see  that  ye  live  circumspect  ! 
And  not  as  the  unwise  ; 
Your  chief  concerns  do  not  neglect, 
Lest  Satan  gain  your  prize. 

3  0  watch  ye  unto  constant  pray'r, 

Be  fervently  employ'd  : 
Ye  are  in  danger  ev'ry  where 
To  have  your  peace  destroy'd, 

4  The  world  is  evermore  engag'd, 

Your  fancies  to  allure  ; 
And  Satan  always  is  enrag'd 
To  execute  his  pow'r. 

5  Then,  let  us  watch,  and  pray  and  strife, 

To  walk  the  narrow  road  ; 
And  seek  to  keep  our  souls  alive 

To  serve  the  living  God.  $. 

A  A(\  s  M- 

t^  td  \J         Growing  in  grace, 
I        TJE  ye  not  indolent, 

jO  Who  would  be  heirs  of  grace  ; 
Ye  must  not  make  yourselves  content, 
Till  ye  have  run  your  race. 
£      Ye  are  to  watch  and  pray, 
To  pray,  and  never  cease, 
To  grow  in  grace  from  day  to  day. 
And  gain  true  holiness. 
S      Your  sins  must  be  subdu'd 
With  all  your  carnal  lusts  ; 
Ye  cannot  serve  the  living  Godt 
And  grovel  in  the  dust. 
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447  PIU.YEJL 

4  It  would  be  all  in  vain, 
And  mocking  of  the  word, 

Should  you  embrace  the  world  again, 
And  turn  from  Christ  your  Lord. 

5  Should  ye  in  vain  receive 
The  blessed  gospel  light  ! 

And  suffer  Satan  to  deceive, 
To  lead  you  in  the  night! 

6  Yield  not  to  Satan's  pow'r, 
Since  Jesus  set  you  free  ; 

But  watch  and  pray  for  evermore, 

And  gain  the  victory.  ] 

A  AH  c.  M. 

T^^r»      Prayer  for  divine  guidance* 

1  /^|  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 
VJ'   Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 

Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  ! 

2  To  thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise, 

To  thee  address  our  pray'r  ; 
And  in  thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  by  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  0  !   spread  thy  cov'ring  wings  around* 

Till  all  our  wand'rings  cease  ; 
And  at  our  fathers'  lov'd  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace  ! 

5  To  thee,  as  to  our  cov'nant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign  ; 
And  thankful  own  that  all  we  are* 
And  all  we  have,  is  thine. 


448,  449. 
CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE, 


L.  M. 

The  christian  life. 


448 

1  TTAPPY  the  soul  where  grace  resides  { 
XX  Where  wisdom  governs ,  rules> &,  guides ; 
It  regulates  the  course  of  life, 

In  all  afflictions,  war,  and  strife. 

2  The  souls  that  know  the  Savior's  name, 
Toil  not  for  wTealth  or  empty  fame  5 
Content  with  raiment,  health,  and  food, 
They  seek  a  closer  walk  with  God. 

3  The  greatest  comforts  such  can  find, 
Is  to  possess  the  Savior's  mind  1 
The  world  with  all  its  great  esteem, 
Is  like  as  filth  and  dross  with  them. 

4  The  greatest  object  in  their  view, 
I3  their  bless'd  Father's  will  to  do  : 
To  love  and  serve  their  fellow-men, 
And  do  them  all  the  good  they  can. 

5  How  highly  would  my  soul  be  bless'd 
To  be  with  such  a  mind  possess'd  ; 
To  spend  my  life  and  all  my  days, 

Thus  walking  in  my  Savior's  ways.        {. 

A  A  Q  CM 

^db^xl  XJ  Desiring  to  walk  in  the  ways  of  God* 

1   fTIO  thee,  my  God,  I  humbly  bow, 

JL     All  praises  be  to  thee  ! 

How  great,  how  good  and  kind  art  thou> 

And  gracious  unto  me. 

%  My  life,  my  health,  and  all  I  am, 

Thy  mercies  have  bestow'd  ; 

The  greatest  blessings  I  can  clairo^ 

Is  thee,  my  gracious  God, 

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450  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

3  What  wonders  thou  for  me  hast  wrought, 

Are  more  than  I  can  trace  ; 
I  was  to  light  from  darkness  brought, 
And  made  to  know  thy  ways. 

4  May  I  for  ever  walk  therein, 

Confirm  my  heart  by  faith  ! 
And  may  I  never  yield  to  sin, 
Until  the  hour  of  death. 

5  May  I  with  constant,  fervent  zeal 

In  all  things  persevere; 
My  hopes  and  comforts  never  fail 
Whilst  I  must  travel  here.  |. 

A  ^O  c-  M- 

*-±U\J     Imitation  of  Christ.  Mark  8.  34. 
1    f  1 1A.KE  up  your  cross,  and  follow  me  ! 
JL     Saith  Christ  our  blessed  Lord  ; 
If  my  disciples  ye  would  be, 
And  have  the  great  reward. 
%  See,  that  ye  mortify  your  pride, 
And  be  of  humble  mind  ; 
Your  lusts  must  all  be  crucified 
To  which  you  are  inclin'd. 
S  To  be  oppos'd  to  ev'ry  ill, 

Is  the  true  christian's  state  ; 
Such  only  do  the  Savior's  will, 
Who  share  his.  lot  and  fate. 

4  To  follow  Jesus  in  his  way, 

Wherever  it  may  lead, 
Through  good  and  evil  as  it  may, 
Such  follow  him  indeed. 

5  To  follow  Christ,  and  him  alone, 

Our  governor  and  head, 
Entitles  us  to  wear  the  crown, 
As  the  apostle  said. 

6  The  greatest  bliss  on  earth  below, 

Or  in  the  heav'ns  above, 
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Is  Jesus  and  his  cross  to  know, 

To  taste  and  feel  his  love.  j. 

AKA  LM 

^U  L     Bearing  the  cross.  Matth.  10.  34, 

1  rflO  bear  the  blessed  Savior's  cross, 

X    And  follow  him  in  all  his  ways, 
To  be  content  with  gain  or  loss, 
Requires  the  aid  of  heav'nly  grace. 

2  First  it  is  pleasing  news  to  hear  : 
Ye  weary  souls,  come  unto  me, 
Your  minds  I  will  refresh  and  cheer, 
And  of  your  burdens  set  you  free. 

3  But  when  the  Savior's  cause  requires 
To  walk  the  straight  and  narrow  road, 
This  proves  a  cross  to  their  desires, 
To  those  who  hate  the  ways  of  God. 

4  But  they  who  truly  love  the  Lord, 
It  is  their  aim  and  full  design, 

To  look  to  God,  and  trust  his  word, 
And  never  murmur  or  repine. 

5  They  imitate  their  glorious  head, 
And  cleave  to  him,  their  mighty  friend. 
Oft  Satan  makes  them  feel  afraid, 

Yet  they  endure  unto  the  end. 

6  May  I  be  truly  one  of  those 
That  follow  Jesus  evermore  ; 
Though  world  and  Satan  still  oppose, 
May  I  not  yield  unto  their  pow'r.  {♦ 

a  /r  q  c.  m. 

^-bU  Af  Brotherly  love. 

1  IF  we  profess  to  love  the  Lord, 
X  But  not  our  brother  too, 
We  do  but  mock  his  holy  word. 

As  vain  professors  do. 

2  Should  we  have  wealth  laid  up  in  store, 
,     And  with  a  harden'd  heart 

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453  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Refuse  unto  the  helpless  poor, 
To  give  them  any  part. 

3  The  Jove  or  God  can't  be  possess'd, 

Or  yet  in  such  abide, 
Who  do  not  feel  for  the  distress'd, 
And  turn  from  them  aside. 

4  We  dare  not  turn  away  our  eyes 

From  such  as  need  relief,  , 

Nor  yet  refuse  to  hear  their  cries', 
And  not  partake  their  grief. 

5  We  must  be  merciful  and  kind 

To  all  the  human  race  ; 
We  must  possess  the  Savior's  mind, 
Would  we  be  heirs  of  grace. 

6  Dear  Father,  send  thy  blessing  down: 

And  grant  thy  heav'nly  aid, 
To  imitate  thy  blessed  Son, 

Our  King,  our  Lord,  and  Head.  J, 

a  pro  l.  m. 

^UO  Christian  love. 

1  "I  T  is  a  gift  from  God  above, 

A  And  the  effects  of  saving  grace, 
To  be  possess'd  with  christian  love, 
To  love  the  Lord  and  all  his  ways. 

2  But  where  such  love  to  God  is  found, 
It  will  to  fellow-men  extend  ; 

With  cords  of  love  such  hearts  are  bound, 
To  help  the  poor,  and  be  their  friend. 

3  To  love  the  God,  whom  we  can't  see. 
And  yet  not  love  our  fellow-men, 
ISuch  love  as  that  can  never  be, 

And  such  profession  is  but  vain. 

4  They  who  are  truly  born  of  God, 
Their  blessed  Savior's  mind  they  feel ; 
They  have  their  hearts  by  grace  renew'd 
And  love  to  do  their  Maker's  will.  £, 

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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.       454,  455 


454 


L.  M. 

Spiritual  warfare.  Eph.  6.  11  -  17. 

1  £ A    may  my  soul  increase  and  grow 
\Jf   In  virtue,  love,  and  zeal  likewise, 

Until  I  conquer  ev'ry  foe 
Of  those  who  daily  in  me  rise. 

2  My  unbelief,  my  pride,  and  lust, 
My  merits  and  self-righteousness, 
My  worthless  props,  to  which  I  trust, 
How  oft  do  they  destroy  my  peace  ! 

3  They  cause  in  me  a  war  and  strife  ; 
They  strive  to  bring  me  down  to  yield  ; 
They  strive  to  take  my  crown  of  life, 
And  fain  would  slay  me  in  the  field. 

4  But,  Lord,  supported  by  thy  hand, 
1  shall  be  able  to  endure, 
Against  all  such  attacks  to  stand, 
And  banish  Satan  with  his  pow'r. 

5  Grant  me,  my  Lord,  that  living  faith, 
By  which  I  stand  for  ever  fast  ; 

And  though  I  fight  the  powVs  of  death, 
Yet  I  shall  conquer  all  at  last,  j 

^-dbtJtJ  The  weapons  of  a  spiritual  :-:arfare, 

1  fnpHROUGH  all  the  changes  of  my  life, 

JL     I  have  a  constant  war  and  strife  ; 
The  pow'r  of  Satan,  world  and  sin, 
They  strive  without,  and  war  within, 

2  1  daily  feel  their  fierce  attack  ; 

Their  force  and  scheme  by  which  they  act. 
Would  soon  prove  more  than  I  could  bearj 
Were  I  not  kept  by  sov'reign  care. 

3  My  soul,  arise  against  these  foes  ! 
Their  force  and  their  assaults  oppose  \ 
In  ev'ry  combat  I  shall  stand, 
Supported  by  superior  hand, 

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456 


456,  457      CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE, 

4  Jesus,  my  captain,  prince,  and  head, 
Shall  furnish  me  with  all  I  need  ; 
His  grace,  his  promise,  and  his  word, 
"Will  be  my  helmet,  shield,  and  sword. 

5  With  these  bless'd  weapons  I  can  fight, 
And  put  mine  enemies  to  flight  ; 
They  shall  at  last  be  forc'd  to  yield, 

And  I  shall  gain  and  keep  the  field.  +. 

C.  M. 

Flesh  and  Spirit.  Rom.  7.   19,  20, 

1  T^THAT  diff'rent  pow'rs  of  grace  and  sin, 

▼  f     Attend  our  mortal  state  ; 
I  hate  the  thoughts  that  work  within, 
And  do  the  works  I  hate. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die, 

While  sin  and  Satan  reign  : 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high, 
For  grace  prevails  again. 

3  So  darkness  struggles  with  the  light, 

Till  perfect  day  arise  ; 
Water  and  fire  maintain  the  fight 
Until  the  weaker  dies. 

4  Thus  will  the  flesh  and  Spirit  strive, 

And  vex  and  break  my  peace  ; 
But  I  shall  quit  this  mortal  life, 
And  sin  for  ever  cease. 

C  M. 
A  £?  r*i  Complaint  under  temptations  of  the 
40  /  devil.    Ps.  13 

1  T TOW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  I 
JLjL   My  God,  how  long  delay  ? 

When  shall  1  feel  those  heav'nly  rays 
Which  chase  my  fears  away  ? 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  laboring  soul 

Wrestle  and  toil  in  vain  ? 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  45$ 

Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control; 
And  ea9e  my  raging  pain. 

3  See,  how  the  prince  of  darkness  tries 

All  his  malicious  arts  ; 
He  spreads  a  mist  around  my  eyes, 
And  throws  his  fiery  darts. 

4  Be  thou  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shield, 

My  soul  in  safety  keep  ; 
Make  haste,  before  mine  eyes  are  seal'd 
In  death's  eternal  sleep. 

5  How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud, 

If  I  become  his  prey  ! 
Behold,  the  sons  of  hell  grow  proud 
At  thy  so  long  delay. 

6  But  they  shall  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 

And  Satan  hide  his  head  ; 
He  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  look, 
And  hears  thy  voice  with  dread.    . 

7  Thou  wilt'display  that  sov'reign  grace 

Where  all  my  hopes  have  hung  ; 
I  shall  employ  my  lips  in  praise, 
And  vict'ry  shall  be  sung. 

^dbfJO         Resignation  of  heart. 

1  1\/1"Y  son,  give  unto  me  thy  heart  ! 
jjfl_  Delight  thou  in  my  ways  : 

I  will  receive  thee  as  thou  art, 
And  fit  thee  for  my  praise. 

2  Dear  Lord,  I  give  my  heart  to  thee, 

To  thee  I  will  resign  ; 

Create  a  holy  heart  in  me, 

And  let  it  be  like  thine. 

3  Dear  Father,  let  me  be  thine  own  2 

And  make  me  wise  to  know 
The  duties  of  a  faithful  son, 
Who  seeks  thy  will  to  do. 
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459  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

4  Subdue  in  me  my  base  desires, 

Since  they  disturb  my  peace  ; 
And,  as  thy  blessed  will  requires, 
Seek  for  true  holiness. 

5  To  whom,  but  thee,  should  I  submit 

With  all  my  heart  and  mind  r 
When  truly  humbled  at  thy  feet 
Trfe  greatest  rest  I  find. 

6  To  none  but  thee,  my  gragious  Lord, 

I  trust  myself  to  give  ; 
But  I  will  yield  unto  thy  word, 

By  which  my  soul  can  live.  J. 


459 


C   M. 

Submission  to  afflictive  providences* 
Job  1.  21. 


1  "J^TAKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 
X. ri    And  crept  to  life  at  first, 

We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  call  our  own, 
Are  but  short  favors  borrovv'd  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 

3  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave  ; 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name  !) 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

4»  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions,  then  ; 
Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sov'reign  wi!l, 
And  ev'ry  murmur  die. 
5  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives, 
Its  praises  shall  be  spread, 
And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.        460,  461 

a  f\n        c  M 

^&\J  \J      Crosses  and  afflictions, 

1  X1KJHAT  crosses  and  afflictions  meet, 

V  V     Whilst  we  on  earth  abide! 
With  Satan  and  the  world  beset, 
And  vex'd  on  ev'ry  side. 

2  Our  toils  and  labors  of  this  life, 

Are  great  and  numberless  ; 
Our  disappointments,  frets,  and  strife, 
Do  ever  mar  our  peace. 

3  When  we  suppose  we  do  possess 

The  things  that  work  our  joys, 
They  prove  the  cause  of  our  distress, 
And  are  but  trifling  toys. 

4  The  world  is  but  a  vale  of  tears, 

A  scene  of  constant  woe  : 
We  live  in  constant  dread  and  fears, 
While  we  live  here  below, 

5  W7ith  anxious  cares  our  minds  are  fill'd, 

For  life  and  health  and  food  : 
To  such  despairing  thoughts  we  yield, 
When  we  should  trust  to  God. 

6  Such  frail  and  feeble  creatures  we, 

We  seek,  but  never  find 
Such  treasures  as  we  hope  should  be 
Real  peace^and  joy  of  mind. 

7  O  mighty  Savior,  gracious  Lord  ! 

Bestow  on  us  that  pow'r, 
That  we  may  trust  unto  thy  word, 
And  doubt  and  fear  no  more.  J. 

/Lfil  L  M 

'Hb  \jf  X     God  our  hope  in  affliction. 
1    \/17HY  should  my  soul  feel  so  disrriay'd, 
T  ?     Or  yield  to  doubts  and  slavish  fear  ? 
Whatever  my  God  on  me  hath  laid, 
He  will  enable  me  to  bear. 
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462  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

%  I  shall  not  sink  beneath  the  load, 
Or  perish  in  the  dreadful  storm  : 
My  hope  and  trust  is  to  my  God, 
Who  is  it  then  can  do  me  harm  ? 

3  Tho'  many  doubts  and  fears  arise, 
Like  as  a  fierce  destructive  blast, 
And  overwhelm  me  with  surprise, 
They  must  be  hush'd  and  laid  at  last. 

4  Afflictions,  like  a  burning  lake, 
May  fill  my  soul  with  fear  and  pain3 
My  trust  and  confidence  to  shake  -y 
Yet  shall  my  trust  in  God  remain. 

5  To  God,  the  mighty  Lord,  I  call. 
When  floods  of  troubles  do  prevail, 
And  humbly  to  his  feet  1  fall, 
Whose  help  to  me  shall  never  fail. 

6  Am  I  by  all  my  friends  forgot, 
And  left  unto  myself  alone, 

My  blessed  Lord  forgets  me  not, 
Who  lets  me  know  I  am  his  own. 
?7  Almighty  Savior,  I  am  thine, 
I  give  myself,  my  all,  to  thee  : 
0  make  me  willing  to  resign, 
To  all  that  thou  dost  lay  on  me.  {. 


462 


C.  M. 

Prayer  and  faith  of  persecuted  iaints. 
Psalm  35.   1-9. 


1  1VT0WT  plead  my  cause,  almighty  God, 
JL^I    With  all  the  sons  of  strife  ; 

And  fight  against  the  men  of  blood, 
Who  fight  against  my  life. 

2  Draw  out  thy  spear,  and  stop  their  way, 

Lift  thy  avenging  rod  ; 
But  to  my  soul  in  mercy  say, 
"I  am  thy  Savior  God.,, 

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•  They  plant  their  snares  to  catch  my  feet, 
And  nets  of  mischief  spread  ; 
Plunge  the  destroyers  in  the  pit 
That  their  own  hands  have  made. 

4  Let  fogs  and  darkness  hide  their  way, 

And  slipp'ry  be  their  ground  *, 
Thy  wrath  shall  make  their  lives  a  pray, 
And  all  their  rage  confound. 

5  They  fly  like  chaff  before  the  wind, 

Before  thine  angry  breath  : 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  behind 
Pursues  them  down  to  death. 

6  They  love  the  road  that  leads  to  hell ; 

Then  let  the  rebels  die, 
Whose  malice  is  implacable, 
Against  the  Lord  on  high. 

ft  But  if  thou  hast  a  chosen  few 
Amongst  that  impious  race, 
Divide  them  from  the  bloody  crew, 
By  thy  surprising  grace. 

4  U  O  Union  with  God. 

1  /^k  may  my  soul  with  thee  unite  ! 
\J  And  be  thou,  Savior,  mine  ; 
Be  thou  my  only  soul's  delight, 

And  make  me  ever  thine. 

2  Cause  me  to  taste  and  feel  thy  love, 

And  know  thee  as  thou  art  ; 

Thou  art  my  riches  from  above, 

And  treasures  of  my  heart. 

3  Be  thou  my  rock  on  which  I  build 

My  tow'r  and  safe  abode  ; 

To  thee  I  will  submit  and  yield, 

And  pray  to  thee,  my  God. 

4  It  is  my  fainting  soul's  desire, 

Thy  mercies  to  embrace  5 
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464,  465       CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

May  I  obtain  what  I  admire  : 
Thy  love  and  pard'ning  grace. 

5  Could  I  possess  thy  blessed  mind, 

How  happy  should  I  be  ! 
What  joys  and  comforts  would  I  find. 
To  be  espous'd  to  thee. 

6  United  by  such  heav'nly  ties, 

Would  prove  my  greatest  bliss  ! 
And  perfectly  complete  my  joys, 

And  set  my  soul  at  peace.  J. 

A  f\A  c  M 

~rt  \J  ^b   Thirsting  for  divine  grace* 

1  "\JfV  soul  doth  thirst  for  grace  divine, 
JlvJl  And  ne'er  can  be  at  rest, 

Till,  Jesus,  I  am  folly  thine, 
And  with  thy  Spirit  blest. 

2  0  what  is  all  the  world  to  me  ! 

Without  thy  gifts  of  love  ; 

I  cannot  find  a  friend  but  thee, 

In  earth  or  heav'n' above. 

$  To  thee,  my  Lord,  I  can  commit    ' 
My  wants  and  my  concern  ; 
To  thee  I  humbly  will  submit 
Thy  sacred  will  to  learn. 
4  My  soul  delights  in  thee  to  live, 
In  thee  to  live  and  die  ; 
The  treasures  thou  dost  ever  give, 

Will  ever  satisfy.  ^ 

A  OK  CM. 

*-h\JtJ  God's  presence  is  light  in  darkness, 

1  ~\/ffY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
JLyX   The  life  of  my  delights, 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ! 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.         466,  467 

He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
And  he,  my  rising  sun. 
3  The  op'ning  heav'ns  around  me  shine 
With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  "I  am  his." 
4,  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay, 
At  that  transporting  word  ; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
T5  embrace  my  dearest  Lord  ! 
5  Fearless  of  hell,  and  ghastly  death, 
Pd  break  through  ev'ry  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith, 
Should  bear  me  conqu'ror  through. 

40D  Self-denial 

1  A  ND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
JLJL  My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 

It  is  but  light,  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go — one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends, 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear, 
Compar'd  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  hright  and  fair  ! 

4  Savior  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain, 
Tho'  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'd  glory  in  my  gain. 

4lO  I    Not  ashamed  of  Christ.  Matth.  8.38. 
1     TESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
J  A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee  ! 
355 


468  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ! 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  ev'ning  blush  to  own  a  star  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star  !  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !   that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend  ! 
No  ;  when  I  blush —  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Savior  slain  ! 
And  0,  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me  ! 

A  (?Q  L.  M. 

^iUO  Love,  the  chief  of  graces.  1  Cor.  13. 

1  TTAD   I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
11  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use  ; 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found, 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heav'n  and  hell, 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

Z  Should  I  destribute  all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor  ; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  : 
356 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  469 

(4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfill. 


469 


L.  M. 

Duties  to  God  and  man  ;  or  the 
qualifications  of  a  christian,    Ps.  15. 

1  TTC/'HO  shall  ascend  thy  heav'nly  place, 

T  ▼    Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  face! 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below. 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean; 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  things  they  mean; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue  ; 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbor  wrong. 

3  [Scarce  will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 
Nor  vent  it  to  his  neighbor's  hurt  : 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise, 
But  saints  are  honor'd  in  his  eyes.] 

4  [Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood', 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good  ; 
Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swears, 
Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears.] 

5  [He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold, 

And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold  : 
WThile  others  gripe  and  grind  the  poor, 
Sweet  charity  attends  his  door.] 

6  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 

For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face  ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same, 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them, 

7  Yet,  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone. 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell  for  ever,  Lord,  with  thee. 

357 


4?0$  471       CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE, 

A  7fk  C.  M. 

^±i  /  \J     Liberality  rewarded.  Acts  20.  35, 

1  TJAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
JOL  And  follows  his  commands. 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 

Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast, 
.    To  all  the  sons  of  need  ; 

So,  God  shall  answer  his  request 

With  blessing  on  his  (Seed. 
6  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well  established  mind  ; 
His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies, 

And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  general  distress, 

Some  beams  oi"  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his. righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord  ; 
Honor  on  earth,  and  joys  above. 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 


BAPTISE 


4  ryi  c.  m. 

%  I  1     Christian  baptism.  Gal.  3.  26  -  22. 

1  jflOD  did  to  father  Abrah'm  say, 
\y   I  am  a  God  to  thee  : 

And  J  will  bless  thy  race,  and  they 
Shall  be  a  seed  for  me. 

2  Thus  Abrah'm  b'liev'd  the  promise  true, 

And  gave  his  sons  to  God. 
358 


BAPTISM.  472 

As  water  seals  the  promise  now, 
It  then  was  seal'd  with  blood. 

3  That  covenant  which  God  had  made, 

With  Abrah'm  and  his  seed  ; 
To  those  who  his  commands  obey'd, 
He  was  their  God  indeed. 

4  His  offsprings  then  were  circumcis'^ 

Tho*  none,  but  just  the  male  : 
But  male  and  female  are  baptiz'd  ; 
Baptism  is  the  seal. 

5  And  all  the  nations*  as  they  are, 

The  heathens  and  the  Jews, 
fcMay  claim  an  equal  right  and  share, 
As  the  Apostle  shews. 

6  The  genuine  seed  of  Abraham, 

Are  they,  who  like  him,  b'lieve  : 
Like  him,  the  promises  they  claim  ; 
Like  him,  the  sea]  receive. 

7  Then,  as  the  water  is  applied, 

And  God  his  gifts  imparts  • 
The  creature  then  is  sanctified, 
And  circumcis'd  at  heart.  {, 

L.  M. 

yj  *7Q   Believers  buried  with  Christ  in  bap* 
4k  /  £      tism.     Rom.  6.  3,  &c. 

1  TP%0  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
JL/  That  we  are  bury'd  with  the  Lord  ; 
Baptiz'd  into  his  death,  and  then 

Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 

2  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Rais'd  from  corruption,  guilt,  and  death, 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 

And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 

3  No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flesh  again  ; 

3o9 


4/S,  474  BAPTISM. 

The  various  lusts  we  serv'd  before, 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 

A  jo  L.  M. 

^r  I  *~J     Circumcision  and  baptism. 

1  rilHUS  did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  pass 

X    Under  the  bloody  seal  of  grace  5 
The  young  disciples  bore  the  yoke, 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke. 

2  By  milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  Father's  cov'nant  and  his  love  ; 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace, 
Nor  does  forbid  their  infant  race. 

3  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  blood, 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God  ; 
His  Spirit  on  their  offspring  shed, 
Like  water  pour'd  upon  their  head. 

4  Let  ev'ry  saint  with  cheerful  voice, 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice  ; 
Young  children  in  their  early  days, 
Shall  give  the  God  of  Abrah'm  praise. 

4/4     Infant  baptism.   Mark  10.  14. 

1  T>EHOLD,  what  condescending  love 
J3  Jesus  on  earth  displays  ! 

To  babes  and  sucklings  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace  ! 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  giv'n  ; 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heav'n. 

3  "Permit  them  to  approach ,"  he  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  't  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  thankful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
360 


baptism.  475,476 

Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  may  our'offspring  be. 

5  Kindly  receive  this  tender  branch, 

And  form  his  soul  for  God  ; 
Baptize  him  with  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
And  wash  him  with  thy  blood. 

6  ["Thus  to  their  parents  and  their  seed 

Let  thy  salvation  come  ; 
And  num'rous  households  meet  at  last, 
In  one  eternal  home."] 


475 


C.  M. 

1  QHEPHERD,wholead'st  with  tender  care, 
O  The  feeble  of  thy  fold,— 

Who  dost  regard  the  weakest  there, 
And  all  their  steps  uphold  ; 

2  This  little,  helpless  lamb  receive, 

In  mercy,  to  thy  breast ; 
And  let  parental  fondness  leave 
It  safely  there  to  rest. 

3  Surround  it  with  thy  guardian  love, 

Thro'  all  life's  dang'rous  way  ; 
Ne'er  let  it  from  thy  pastures  rove, 
Nor  be  the  lion's  prey. 

4  In  thine  eternal,  heav'nly  home, 

Oh,  let  it  find  a  place  ; 
And  be,  when  life  and  toils  are  done, 
A  trophy  of  thy  grace. 

CM. 

A  **! C±  Abraham's  blessing  on  the  Gentiles, 
4*  /  U  Gen.  17.  7.  Rom.  15.  8.  Mark  10.  14, 
1    TTOW  large  the  promise  !  how  divine, 
AX  To  Abrah'm  and  his  seed  ! 
"I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need." 

Ff  361 


477,478  baptism. 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure  ; 
The  Angel  of  the  cov'nant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  great  fathers  giv'n  ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heav'n. 
4-  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways  ! 
His  love  endures  the  same  ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 
Blots  out  his  children's  name. 

C  M. 

A  ^1^]     Children  devoted  to  God. 

4  /    /    Gen.  17.  7-10.  Acts  16.  14,  15,33. 

1  rT^HUS   saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

X    "I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  : 
I'll  bless  thy  num'rous  race,  and  they 
Shall  be  a  seed  for  me," 

2  Abrah'm  believ'd  the  promis'd  grace. 

And  gave  his  sons  to  God  ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now, 
That  once  was  seal'd  with  blood, 

3  Thus  Lydia  sanctified  her  house, 

When  she  receiv'd  the  word  j 
Thus  the  believing  jailor  gave 
His  household  to  the  Lord. 

4  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace  ; 
To  thee  their  infant  offspring  bring, 
And  humbly  claim  the  grace. 


478 

■o 


C  M. 

Baptism  of  one  infant  only. 

blessed  Comforter,  draw  near  ! 
Bestow  thy  grace  divine  : 
362 


BAPTISM.  479,480 


We  dedicate  this  infant  here, 

To  be  for  ever  thine. 
And  as  this  water  is  applied, 

So  let  thy  grace  be  giv'n  ; 
By  which  it  may  be  sanctified 

And  made  an  heir  of  heav'n. 


479 


C  M. 

Where  several  infants  are  baptized, 
I   fTlHOU  Comforter,  we  pray,  draw  near, 
J,     Bestow  thy  gifts  divine  5 
We  dedicate  these  infants  here, 
May  they  be  wholly  thine. 
I  As  water  is  to  them  applied, 
So  may  thy  grace  be  giv'n  ; 
By  which  they  may  be  sanctified, 

And  made  the  heirs  of  heav'n.  J. 

^b\D\J  Baptism  of  adults. 

1  |^HRIST  gave  this  solemn  great  command,, 
VV  Ye  shall  go  forth  in  ev'ry  land  ; 

You,  my<apostles,  I  do  charge, 

To  preach  my  gospel  word  at  large. 

2  Disciple  nations  unto  me  : 
Baptizing  them,  that  they  may  be 
Such  heirs  and  subjects  of  my  grace, 
As  serve  me  in  true  holiness. 

3  Teach  them,  that  they  observe  and  do, 
All  things  I  have  commanded  you  ; 
Declare  to  them,  they  shall  be  blest, 

If  they  comply  with  my  request. 
4-  Ye,  who  intend  to  be  baptiz'd, 

Be  ye  admonish'd,  and  advis'd  ; 

With  all  your  heart,  repent  and  b'lieve  : 

The  seal  of  pardoning  grace  receive. 
5  Ye  must  resolve  with  all  your  heart, 

To  act  the  faithful  christian's  part  3 
363 


48J,482  BAPTISM. 

Renounce  the  devil,  world,  and  sin, 
And  mortify  your  lusts  within. 
6  Be  ye  baptiz'd  in  Jesus'  name, 
And  be  ye  never  more  asham'd 
To  own  and  follow  Christ  your  Lord, 
And  be  obedient  to  his  word.  J. 

40l  Mark*  16.  16. 

1  "  T>ROCLAIM,"  said  Christ,  "God's  won- 

JL    To  all  the  sons  of  men  ;    [  drous  grace 
He  who  believes  and  is  baptiz'd, 
Salvation  shall  obtain.  '' 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those, 

Who,  hoping  in  his  word, 

This  day  have  publicly  declar'd, 

That  Jesus  is  their  Lord.    , 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  go  on, 

And  run  the  christian  race  ; 
And  in  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

4  And  when  the  awful  message  comes, 

To  call  their  souls  away  ; 
May  they  be  found  prepar'd  to  live 
In  realms  of  endless  day. 

A  QQ  C  M. 

TbO/W     After  baptism  is  administered. 

1  TN  duty  we  are  bound  to  praise 
X  The  Lord,  who  hath  bestow'd 
His  word,  and  all  the  means  of  grace, 

To  make  us  heirs  of  God. 

2  The  treasures  Christ  to  us  has  will'd  : 

For  which  he  bled  and  died  1 
Are  by  his  ordinances  seal'd, 
Confirm'd  and  ratified.  $. 

364 


483 


BAPTISM.  483, 4S4 

L.  M. 


1    fTIHE  Lord  grant  you  that  living  faith, 
X    That  may  preserve  you  unto  death  ; 

O  be  ye  faithful,  never  yield, 

But  keep  your  ground,  and  gain  the  field. 
&  Remember  this  throughout  your  days  : 

You  are  to  walk  in  Jesus'  ways  $ 

Trust  ye  in  him  he  will  defend 

Your  cause,  until  your  warfare  end.         J. 


CATECHISING. 


484 


L.  M. 

Before  catechising  or  school, 

1    TTAPPY  the  youth  that  soon  begin 
XX  To  shun  and  flee  the  way  of  sin  ; 
If  they  receive  instruction  well, 
They  will  avoid  the  way  to  hell. 

1  They  shall  escape  a  thousand  snares, 
If  they  devote  their  tender  years, 
To  serve  the  Lord  with  heart  and  mind, 
And  are  to  all  his  will  resign'd. 

3  If  they  who  are  yet  in  their  youth, 
Do  love  to  hear  and  learn  the  truth ; 
With  ease  their  souls  may  be  refin'd, 
And  true  religion  fill  their  mind. 

4  It  is  by  one  and  all  confessed, 
That  all  such  youth  are  truly  blest ; 
They  shall  m  all  succeeding  days, 

&e  bless'd  in  all  their  lives  and  ways,      J. 


485,  486  CATECHISING. 

C-  M. 


485 


1  TTOW precious  is  God's  holy  word, 
XI  That  word  of  life  and  peace, 
Which  shows  the  way  unto  the  Lord, 

The  way  of  happiness. 

2  How  bless'd  are  they,  and  only  they, 

Who  wish  the  truth  to  know  5 
Who  seek  to  find  the  righteous  way, 
And  strive  therein  to  go. 

3  Lord  in  thy  presence  we  appear; 

Here  at  thy  throne  we  stand. 
Make  us  thy  word  of  truth  to  hear, 
And  live  to  thy  command, 

4  0  !  mighty  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 

Who  seekest  those  that  stray  ; 
Thy  blessed  word  and  staff  can  keep 
Us  in  thy  righteous  way. 

5  Teach  us  the  way  of  life  and  truth, 

The  way  of  righteousness. 
Direct  0  Lord  !  the  wand'ring  youth, 
The  way  of  life  and  peace. 

L.  M. 


486 


1  \  PPROACH  dear  youth  unto  the  Lord, 
jljl  To  hear  and  learn  his  holy  word  : 
That  sacred  word,  which  God  has  giv'n, 
That  word  which  shows  the  way  to  heav'n. 

2  Attend  and  hear,  O  !  precious  youth, 
O  !  hear  and  learn  Che  word  of  truth, 
O  1  learn  to  fear  and  love  your  God, 
Who  sav'd  you  with  the  Savior's  blood, 

3  Pray,  that  the  Lord  may  govern  you, 
In  all  you  wish,  think,  say,  or  do  ; 
And  let  it  be  your  care  and  aim, 

To  glorify  his  holy  name, 
366 


CATECHISING.  487,  488 

i  Youth  is  the  choicest  time  we  know, 
That  God  affords  to  men  helow  : 
Improve  the  time,  O  pray  be  wise, 
Secure  the  great  and  heav'nly  prize. 
Look  on  us,  Lord,  assembled  here ; 
With  light  and  life,  and  love,  draw  near  ; 
Afford  us  grace,  with  one  accord, 
To  hear  and  understand  thy  word. 
Grant  us -thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid, 
To  grow  in  thee,  our  living  head  ; 
Let  all  thy  graces  be  applied, 
Till  we  be  truly  sanctified  {. 


487 


L.  M. 


1  TT7E  are  instructed  by  the  Lord, 

▼  T     When  we  are  taught  his  holy  word  ; 
The  way  of  life  is  then  reveal'd, 
To  those  who  to  his  precepts  yield. 

2  We  pray  to  thee,  O  Father  1  kind, 
Fill  us  with  the  dear  Savior's  mind : 
O  make  us  willing  to  obey, 

And  follow  Jesus  in  his  way. 

3  0  may  we  serve  him  with  delight, 
Be  meek  and  humble  in  his  sight ; 
So  shall  we  have  our  souls  possess'd, 
With  all  that  makes  us  truly  bless'd.        t. 


488 


L.  M. 

1  OHOULD  it  not  be  our  chief  concern 
O  To  take  the  charge  of  rising  youth? 

That  they  be  taught  to  know  and  learn 
The  doctrine  of  the  gospel  truth  ? 

2  If  these,  our  duties  we  neglect, 
And  not  instruct  the  rising  race  ; 
What  can  or  may  we  then  expect, 
But  citizens,  corrupt  and  base  ? 

367 


489  CATECHISING. 

3  How  carefully  each  parent  ought 
Devote  their  children  unto  God, 
And  see  that  they  be  truly  taught 

To  walk  the  straight  and  heav'nly  road* 

4  Our  Savior  and  our  God  to  know, 
,  Is  everlasting  life  and  peace  ; 

What  better  then  can  parents  do, 
Than  truly  to  provide  for  this  ? 

5  This  charge,  the  great  Jehovah  gave, 
When  he  by  Moses  gave  his  laws  ; 
And  by  Saint  Paul  the  same  we  have, 
And  is  the  same  as  first  it  was. 

€  What  can  such  wicked  parents  plead  ! 
This  needful  duty  to  refuse  ; 
Our  youth,  the  same  instructions  need, 
As  did  the  youth  of  ancient  Jews. 

7  Why  should  we  slight  that  great  command, 
And  not  to  teach  our  youth  the  word, 
Which  would  give  them  to  understand 
The  will  and  counsels  of  the  Lord  !  J. 


489 


C  M. 

2    f~?\  OD  hath  commanded  in  his  word, 
\Jf  To  teach  the  tender  youth, 
In  the  discipline  of  the  Lord, 
And  knowledge  of  the  truth. 

2  Therefore  the  christian  school  is  taught, 

That  rising  youth  may  know 
And  learn,  what  ev'ry  christian  ought 
In  all  his  life  to  do. 

3  It  is  a  pleasing  thing  to  see, 

Where  virtue  is  impress'd  ; 
And  youth  is  taught  the  righteous  way, 
The  way  that  makes  them  bless'd. 

4  All  pious  parents  do  rejoice, 

When  christian  knowledge  grows  ; 
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CATECHISING.  490 

And  when  their  children  take  advice, 

Such  as  the  Lord  bestows. 
5  Dear  children,  take  advice,  and  learn  ; 

Obey  the  Lord's  command  ! 
And  let  it  be  your  chief  concern, 

His  word  to  understand. 
€  God's  blessing  then  will  rest  on  you, 

And  blessed  shall  you  be  ; 
You  shall  be  blest  in  all  ye  do  : 

Blest  to  eternity.  J. 


490 


C.  M. 

1  /^k  happy  youth  that  fear  the  Lord, 
\J  And  walk  in  all  his  ways  ; 

Who  take  delight  to  learn  his  word, 
And  serve  him  all  their  days. 

2  In  such  the  Lord  will  take  delight, 

He  takes  them  for  his  own  ; 
And  they  are  pleasing  in  his  sight, 
In  Jesus,  his  dear  Son. 

3  The  Lord  in  mercy  hears  their  pray'r, 

When  they  pray  with  their  heart  5 
He  keeps  them  ever  in  his  care, 
And  ne'er  from  them  will  part. 

4  Bless'd  are  the  children  who  despise 

To  walk  the  sinful  road  ; 
The  Lord  will  make  them  truly  wise, 
To  learn  the  word  of  God. 

5  The  Lord  will  keep  them  in  his  hand, 

And  help  them  when  they  need  ; 
He  gives  them  grace  to  understand 
The  lessons  which  they  read. 

€  The  blessed  Jesus  is  their  friend, 
And  leads  them  in  his  way  ; 
When  they  do  learn,  he  will  attend, 
And  hear  them  when  thev  pray. 
369 


491  CATECHISING. 

TDt/  J_  After  catechising  or  school. 

WE  praise  thee,  Jesus,  gracious  Lord, 
Great  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  ; 
We  praise  thee,  for  thy  blessed  word  ; 
Thy  praise  we  join  to  sing. 
.   How  bless'd  ate  we,  who  know  our  God, 
Who  by  his  word  are  taught  : 
To  know  that  Jesus  shed  his  blood, 
And  hath  us  dearly  bought. 

5  We  join  to  praise  his  holy  name, 
All  praise  to  him  be  giv'n. 
To  die  for  us  on  earth  he  came  ; 
And  made  us  heirs  of  heav'n. 
may  we  ever  keep  in  mind, 
What  Christ  for  us  has  done  : 
mercies  great  of  ev'ry  kind, 
Jesus  to  us  has  shown. 

5  Kis  word  it  teaches  us  the  way, 

The  way  to  life  and  peace  : 
When  humbly,  we  to  him  do  pray, 
He  grants  us  pard'ning  grace. 

6  Our  life,  our  health,  and  all  we  have. 

Our  blessed  Lord  does  give  j 
He  came  our  precious  souls  to  save. 
And  died  that  we  should  live. 

7  Since  God  to  us  so  kind  does  prove. 

We  praise  him  all  our  days  ; 
For  none  but  he  deserves  our  love, 
And  none  but  he  our  praise. 
S  The  Lord  will  help  us  all  our  days, 
In  grace  and  love  to  grow. 
We'll  strive  to  wa;k  in  all  his  ways, 
As  well  as  we  do  know. 
9  We  are  in  his  almighty  hands, 
Who  does  for  us  provide  ; 
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CATECHISING.  AWk 

And  those  who  walk  in  his  command?, 

Have  all  their  wants  supplied. 
*0  The  Lord  to  us  is  good  and  kind  ; 

If  we  his  word  obey, 
0  then,  we  shall  be  sure  to  find 

The  things  for  which  we  pray. 

11  For  Jesus'  sake  God  will  forgive, 

The  evils  we  have  done. 
Teach  us  a  holy  life  to  live, 
Like  Jesus,  his  dear  Son. 

12  We  pray  thee,  Lord,  keep  us  from  sin, 

And  ev'rv  sinful  way  : 
O  may  we  never  walk  therein, 
Like  sheep  that  go  astray. 

13  For  sinful  ways  they  lead  to  hell, 

The  place  of  endless  pain  : 
Where  wicked  men  and  devils  dwell, 
And  ever  shall  remain, 


492 


C.  M. 

1  ]    TAPPY  the  child,  whose  tender  years 
XX  Receive  instruction  well ; 

Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  When  we  give  up  our  youth  to  God, 

'  Tis  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flow'r,  that  ?s  offer'd  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

3  'Tis  easy  work,  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes  ; 
While  sinners,  who  grow'  old  in  sin 
Are  harden'd  in  their  crimes. 

4  '  Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  snares, 

To  mind  religion  young  ; 
It  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtue  strong; 
371 


49$  CATECHISING. 

5  To  thee,  almighty  God  !  to  thee 

Our  childhood  we  resign  *, 
'  Twill  please  us  to  look  back,  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

6  Let  the  sweet  work  of  pray'r  and  praise 

Employ  our  youngest  breath  ; 
Thus  we'er  prepar'd  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 


493 


S.  M. 


1  JESUS,  our  heav'nly  guide, 
J   We  pray  thee  with  us  stay  : 

Do  not  thy  sceptre  from  us  hide, 
Lest  we  should  go  astray. 

2  Ev'ning  of  time  is  come  ; 
Direct  us  in  the  road 

That  leads  to  our  eternal  home, 
Up  to  the  throne  of  God. 

3  In  these  last  evil  days 
Let  not  thy  word  divine, 

Withdraw  its  holy  lucid  rays  ; 
But  in  us  brilliant  shine. 

4  Pure,  to  the  end,  0  Lord, 
May  we  always  preserve, 

Thy  holy  sacraments  and  word  ; 
And  them  with  care  observe. 

5  That  we  in  quiet  rest, 

Our  future  days  may  spend  ; 
May  we  with  godliness  be  blest, 
Our  lives  in  peace  to  end. 

6  ■  Til  we  thy  throne  surround 

In  heav'n  with  shining  throngs, 
Thy  praise  from  golden  harps  shall  sound, 
la  sweet  harmonious  songs.  D.  h. 

372 


CATECHISING, 


494 


C  M. 

1    rilHE  labors  of  our  teachers  bless  ; 
JL    Impress  them  on  our  mind  ; 
To  their  endeavors  grant  success  ; 
Let  us  thy  blessing  find. 
t  Lord,  grant  us  knowledge,  zeal,  and  love ; 
Our  little  faith  increase  ; 
And  make  us  wise,  that  we  may  prove, 
The  things  that  work  our  peace.  t. 


495 


C.  M. 

1  npHY  heav'nly  blessing,  Jesus,  grant, 

X    To  these,  the  present  youth  ; 
Give  them  such  light  and  grace  they  want, 
To  understand  the  truth. 

2  Engage  their  hearts  with  fervent  zeal, 

To  serve  thee  all  their  days  ; 
And  cause  their  hearts  and  minds  to  fee), 
The  workings  of  thy  grace.  f . 


CONFIRMATION. 


496 


L.  M. 

Before  confirmation. 


1  f~\  Jesus,  faithful  Shepherd,  Lord  ! 
\J  We  pray,  thy  heav'nly  grace  afford  ; 

Thou  art  the  life,  the  truth,  and  way  j 
Thou  seekest  those  that  go  astray. 

2  Look  on  the  flock  presented  here, 
Who  at  thy  throne  of  grace  appear  ; 
They  are  the  purchase  of  thy  blood, 
And  dedicated  unto  God. 

G%  373 


497  CONFIRMATION. 

3  Thy  mercy  kept  them  all  their  days, 
Though  they  have  walk'd  in  sinful  ways  : 
The  way  wherein  great  numbers  go, 
The  way  that  leads  to  endless  woe. 

4  Their  hearts  should  be  with  grief  oppress'd 
And  godly  sorrow  fill  each  breast ; 

Sure  they  would  mourn,  could  they  but  see 
How  they  have  err'd  and  stray'd  from  thee, 

5  O  let  thy  grace  and  love  be  felt, 
And  cause  their  stony  hearts  to  melt ; 
Make  deep  impressions  on  their  mind, 
That  make  them  humble  and  resign'd. 

6  Show  mercy,  Lord,  to  them,  we  pray, 
Grant  light  and  life,  in  which  they  may 
Return  to  thee,  their  Lord  again, 

And  faithful  until  death  remain.  jL 


497 


C.  M. 


1    T\/TY  Lord  and  Savior  govern  me,  , 
-LvX  In  all  what  e'er  I  do  ; 
In  whom  should  I  depend,  but  thee, 
While  I  am  here  below. 

%  By  thee,  my  soul  was  dearly  bought, 
And  thus  became  thy  claim  ; 
In  all  my  life  I  humbly  ought 
To  prove  that  such  I  am. 

3  But  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  'tis  known, 

In  vain  I  strive  to  hide 
The  many  evils  I  have  done, 
Since  I  set  thee  aside. 

4  All  my  engagements  were  in  vain, 

My  solemn  vow  I  broke  ; 
And  I  became  enslav'd  again, 
To  bear  the  tempter's  yoke. 

5  To  whom  or  whither  can  I  flee, 

To  be  again  restor'd  ; 
374 


CONFIRMATION.  498,  499 

Who  can  afford  such  grace  to  me, 

But  Jesus,  thou,  my  Lord  ? 
6  Thy  promises  are  my  recourse, 

To  have  my  strength  renew'd  : 
To  conquer  sin  and  Satan's  force, 

I  trust  to  theej  my  God;  J. 

A  Q&  c* M- 

^t^/O  After  confirmation. 

1  ri~lHE  grace  of  God  be  with  you  hettce. 

J_    And  heav'nly  aid  afford, 
To  be  your  shield  and  sure  defence, 
To  serve  your  blessed  Lord. 

2  Like  faithful  soldiers  act  your  part) 

And  never  yield  to  sin  ; 
'  But  seek  the  Lord  with  all  your  heart, 
The  precious  prize  to  win. 

3  Remember  well  the  covenant, 

Which  you  have  here  renew'd  : 
To  bear  the  cross,  be  ye  content, 
Your  sins  must  be  subduM. 

4  0  keep  in  view  the  great  reward^ 

Look  to  the  life  to  come, 
Which  you  shall  have  when  Christ  your  Lord 
Shall  come  to  take  you  home. 

5  Lord,  grant  us  grace  with  confidence, 

To  bear  our  crosses  here  ; 
That,  when  thou  callest  us  from  hence, 
We  may  with  joy  appear.  J. 


CONFESSION  OF  SIN. 


499 

'A 


C.  M. 
LAS,  can  such  a  wretch  be  sav'd, 
Such  as  I  e'er  have  been  ! 
375 


500  CONFESSION  OP  SIN. 

My  life  is  unto  vice  enslav'd, 
And  all  I  do  is  sin. 

2  My  covenant  with  God  I  broke, 

My  claim  to  heav'n  is  gone  ; 

And  sin  and  guilt,  a  heavy  yoke, 

Bears  all  my  comforts  down. 

3  Lord,  were  I  driven  from  thy  face, 

For  e'er  to  take  my  flight 
Beyond  the  reach  of  pard'ning  grace, 
Thy  judgments  would  be  right. 

4  Not  men  nor  angels  can  relieve, 

My  mind  with  guilt  oppress'd  ; 
Not  heav'n  itself  relief  can  give, 
Nor  ease  my  troubled  breast. 

5  My  sins  increase  still  more  and  more, 

Although  distress'd  I  feel  ; 
I  do  not  yet  possess  that  pow'r 
That  sanctifies  my  will. 

6  I  truly  see  my  wants  indeed  ; 

But  yet  I  do  not  find 
Such  godly  sorrow  as  I  need, 
To  work  an  humble  mind. 

7  But  thou,  my  God,  hast  pow'r,  1  know, 

Such  graces  to  impart, 
That  can  create  my  mind  anew 

And  work  a  change  of  heart.  J. 


500 


C  M. 
1    TTAVE  mercy,  gracious  Lord,  forgive  , 
jLX  Are  not  thy  mercies  free  r 
May  not  a  dying  sinner  live, 
Who  truly  turns  to  thee  ? 
%  My  sins  are  great,  I  must  confess, 
Far  more  than  I  can  know  ; 
But  0,  thy  love  and  pard'ning  grace  ! 
Are  great  and  boundless  too. 
376 


CONFESSION  OF   SIN.  501 

3  O,  cleanse  me  from  my  sin  and  guilt, 

And  make  my  conscience  clean  : 
My  heart  with  godly  sorrow  melt, 
To  mourn  for  ev'ry  sin. 

4  Great  God,  I  must  confess  with  shame, 

I  can't  deny,  but  own, 
Corrupted,  vile,  and  base  I  am, 
As  I  to  thee  am  known. 

5  Yet  save  my  soul  from  deep  despair, 

According  to  thy  word  ; 
To  thee,  I  make  my  feeble  pray'r  ; 

To  thee,  my  gracious  Lord.  J. 


501 


C  M. 

1    T^TOE  unto  me  !  how  oft  I  have 
▼  T     Transgress'd  and  gone  astray  ; 
To  Satan  I  have  been  a  slave, 
And  lov'd  the  sinful  way. 

%  My  God  was  ever  kind  to  me, 
And  great  has  been  his  love : 
How  could  I  so  unthankful  be ; 
So  disobedient  prove. 

3  My  conscience  testifies  to  me, 

According  to  thy  word, 
That,  in  strict  justice,  I  should  be 
Accursed  from  my  Lord. 

4  O  !  gracious  Lord,  I  well  do  know, 

That  wretched  is  my  case  ; 

But  whither  can  I  flee  or  go, 

To  reach  redeeming  grace. 

5  Not  man  nor  angel  can  relieve 

My  mind  with  guilt  oppress'd  : 
Not  heav'n  itself  such  comforts  give, 
To  set  my  heart  at  rest. 

0  0  blessed  Jesus,  unto  thee, 
To  thee  will  I  attend ; 
Gg  %  377 


502,  503      CONFESSION  OP  sin* 

To  thee,  my  refuge,  Lord,  I  flee  ! 

Thou  art  my  Lord  and  friend. 
7  Thy  sufferings  and  thy  dying  groans, 

Thy  blood  which  freely  stream'd, 
For  all  my  sin  and  guilt  atones, 

By  which  I  was  redeem'd, 

D\J/C  Zech.  12.  10. 

1  A  LAS  !  and  did  my  Savior  bleed  ! 
J\.  And  did  my  Sov'reign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes,  that  I  had  done  — 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 
4-  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  his  dear  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve,  my  heart,  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt,  my  eyes,  to  tears.         » 
5  But  drops  of  tears  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away  — 
'Tis  all  that  1  can  do. 


503 

i  r^ioM 
\u  o 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


L.  M. 

Before  communion. 
OME  to  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine, 
man  !  and  make  this  blessing  thine ; 
378 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  504 

Your  Lord  himself  invites  to  sup, 
And  share  the  blessings  of  the  cup* 

2  Praise  ye  the  Savior,  ye  that  eat, 
Since  he  affords  to  you  this  treat ! 
Ye  are  with  his  rich  bounties  fed, 
And  Jesus  is  your  living  bread. 

3  Ye  helpless,  poor,  and  needy,  come  ! 
O  come  !  for  you  there  is  yet  room  ; 
O  come  !  and  ye  shall  surely  find 
Refreshments  for  the  weary  mind. 

4  O  sinnerSj  this  is  welcome  news, 
O  pray,  be  wise,  and  don't  refuse  ; 
Come,  venture,  you  shall  find  it  true  : 
This  table,  it  is  set  for  you. 

5  Dear  Lord,  if  sin  can  be  a  plea, 
Then  there  is  grace  in  store  for  me  ; 
Through  mercy  I  shall  find  a  place, 
And  with  the  rest  be  sav'd  by  grace. 

6  I  come,  O  Savior,  as  I  am ! 
Thy  merits  I  do  humbly  claim  ; 
Thy  promise  gives  me  free  access, 

To  everlasting  life  and  peace.  \, 


504 


C.  M. 

1   fTlHIS  is  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine  ; 
JL     And  God  invites  to  sup  ; 
The  juices  of  the  living  vine, 
Were  press'd  to  fill  the  cup. 

1  Oh,  bless  the  Savior,  ye  that  eat, 
With  royal  dainties  fed  t 
Not  heav'n  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread  ! 
3  The  vile,  the  lost,  he  calls  to  them, 
Ye  trembling  souls  appear ! 
The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem, 
Have  no  acceptance  here. 
379 


505,  506     the  lord's  suppeb* 

4  Approach,  ye  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 

The  banquet  spread  for  you  ; 
Dear  Savior,  this  is  welcome  news* 
Then  I  may  venture  too. 

5  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea, 

And  may  obtain  a  place  ; 
Surely,  the  Lord  will  welcome  me, 
And  I  shall  see  his  face. 


505 


C  M. 
ICor.   11.  23-26.     Is.  33.  4-10. 

1  /^k  wondrous  love  beyond  degree, 
\J   Such  as  none  can  conceive  ; 
My  blessed  Savior  calJs  on  me  : 

Come  unto  me  and  live. 

2  Here  is  his  gracious  table  set, 

With  all  my  soul  doth  need ; 
He  bids  me  here  partake  and  eat ! 
And  on  his  bounties  feed. 

3  This  feast  consists  of  heav'nly  food, 

As  Jesus  testified  : 
It  is  his  body  and  his  blood  ; 
For  us  he  bled  and  died. 

4  His  flesh  was  bruis'd,  his  blood  was  spilt; 

With  love  to  man,  ft  stream'd, 

And  made  atonement  for  our  guilt, 

By  which  we  were  redeem'd. 

5  Here  take  the  pledges  of  his  love, 

Which  the  bless'd  Savior  gave  ; 
To  draw  our  minds  on  things  above, 
Which  there  we  are  to  have.  t> 


506 


L.  M. 

1   fiHRIST  Jesus,  our  eternal  friend, 
Vy  Did  us  from  Satan's  pow'r  defend  ; 
And  shed  his  blood,  that  we  should  he 
From  death,  and  hell,  and  sin  set  free. 

380 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  506 

2  He  gives  his  body  with  the  bread, 

With  wine,  his  blood,  which  he  has  shed, 

That  we  remember  evermore, 

That  we  were  sav'd  from  Satan's  pow'r. 

3  Let  him  who  wishes  to  appear 
Before  the  table,  be  aware, 

That  scourgM  and  chasten'd  he  shall  be, 
If  he  partake  unworthily. 

4  And  0  my  soul  !  in  me  arise, 

And  praise  thy  God  for  these  supplies, 

For  sacrifising  his  dear  Son, 

For  all  the  sins  which  thou  hast  done. 

5  Thou  shalt  with  confidence  believe, 
To  cure  the  sick,  this  he  doth  give  ; 
Inviting  those  oppress'd  by  sin, 

Who  plainly  see  how  vile  they've  been. 

6  Ye  poor  and  needy,  come  to  me, 

Ye  from  your  sins  reliev'd  shall  be  : 
Physicians  for  the  sick  provide  : 
The  healthy  can  without  abide. 

7  But  if  ye  on  your  works  depend, 
Why  should  I  die,  your  dearest  friend  ? 
And  set  this  table  for  your  rest, 

If  your  good  works  could  make  you  blest  ? 

$  If  this  sincerely  you  believe, 

And  with  your  lips  assent  you  give, 
0  then  you'll  be  a  worthy  guest, 
And  then  your  soul  shall  be  at  rest. 

9  And  then  let  goodly  works  appear, 
And  show  your  neighbor  fruits  sincere, 
And  let  your  love  to  him  be  known, 
As  Christ,  your  Lord,  to  you  has  shown. 

s.  a.  H. 

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1  TN  that  sad  memorable  night, 

JL  When  Jesus  was  for  us  betray'd, 
He  left  his  death -recording  rite  : 
He  took  and  bless'd  and  brake  the  bread, 
And  gave  his  own  their  last  bequest, 
And  thus  his  love's  intent  express 'd  : 

2  M  Take,  eat,  this  is  my  body  giv'n, 
To  purchase  life  and  peace  for  you* 
Pardon  and  holiness  and  heav'n  : 
Do  this,  my  dying  love  to  shew, 
Accept  your  precious  legacy, 

And  thus  my  friends  remember  me.  " 

3  He  took  into  his  hands  the  cup, 
To  crown  the  sacramental  feast, 
And  Full  of  kind  concern  look'd  up, 
And  gave  to  them  what  he  had  blest ; 
4i  And  drink  ye  all  of  this, "  he  saitb, 
"  In  solemn  mem'ry  of  my  death.  M 

4  "  This  is  my  blood,  which  seals  the  new 
Eternal  cov'nant  of  my  grace  ; 

My  blood  so  freely  shed  for  you, 

For  you,  and  all  the  sinful  race  : 

My  blood,  that  speaks  your  sins  forgiv'n, 

And  justifies  your  claim  to  heav'n.  " 

KAQ  L.  M. 

mJ wO  During  the  time  of  communion. 

1  /^OME,  all  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 
\j  Come,  hasten  in,  fill  up  this  room, 
Here  is  a  feast  prepar'd  by  love  ; 
Come,  taste  the  blessing  from  above. 

2  Here  is  a  lamb,  for  you  '  tis  slain, 
Who  died  in  sorrow,  grief,  and  pain, 
Who  spared  not  his  precious  blood  : 
But  freely  spilt  it  for  your  good. 

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3  Remember,  that  for  you  he  died, 
Your  great  salvation  to  provide, 

To  save  your  souls  from  endless  pain, 
And  bring  you  home  to  God  again. 

4  Though  you  have  erred  from  his  way, 
Like  wand'ring  sheep  have  gone  astray  ; 
By  him  ye  shall  be  made  to  know, 
The  way  in  which  ye  ought  to  go. 

5  O  !  helpless  creatures,  poor,  and  blind, 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  good,  and  kind  ; 
Your  sins  he  freely  will  forgive, 

And  cause  your  dying  souls  to  live. 

6  O  !  eat  and  drink  with  thankfulness, 
Partake  the  bounties  of  his  grace. 
Receive  what  he  doth  freely  give, 
Who  died  for  you,  that  you  should  live. 

7  Your  ofF'rings  now  with  gladness  bring  ; 
Praise  him  the  great  eternal  King  : 

Show  forth  his  mercies,  make  them  known, 
And  live,  that  you  may  die  his  own. 

8  Here,  call  his  mercies  all  to  mind  ; 
His  mercies  all  of  ev'ry  kind, 

Are  numberless  and  very  great, 
Far  more  than  mortals  can  relate. 

9  Ye,  who  were  once  condemn'd  to  hell, 
Where  fallen  angels  are  to  dwell  : 

The  place  where  fear  and  darkness  reign, 
The  place  of  endless  dread  and  pain. 

10  But  Jesus  now  has  set  you  free  ; 
And  by  his  grace  are  made  to  be 
Here  at  this  feast  a  Welcome  guest, 
To  share  his  blessings  with  the  blest. 

11  O  blessed  message  from  above*. 
To  you  from  God,  the  God  of  love, 
Who  pities  you,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
And  now  invites  you  to  partake. 

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509  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

12  0  come  ye,  then,  partake  the  feast, 
O  come,  and  be  the  Savior's  guest  ; 
Though  bread  and  wine  appears  but  giv'n, 
'Tis  life  itself,  come  down  from  heav'n. 

13  Oh  !  sinners,  now  on  you  I  call, 
Oh  !  sinners,  I  invite  you  all, 

Oh  !  sinners,  now  repent  and  b'lieve  ; 

Oh  !  sinners,  come  to  Christ  and  live. 
H  The  feast  is  now  for  you  prepar'd  ; 

The  Lord  has  in  his  word  declared, 

That  sinners  of  the  vilest  kind 

In  JesuS  may  salvation  find. 
15  The  great  Redeemer  died  for  you  ; 

Partake  the  feast,  and  prove  it  true  ; 

Come  sinners,  now  accept  the  call, 

And  live  for  him,  who  died  for  all.  \. 


509 


L.  M. 

1  /^k  Jesus  !  thou  my  precious  friend, 
\_J    Here  at  thy  table  I  attend, 
Here,  Lord,  I  come  with  sin  oppress'd, 
Yet  1  desire  to  be  thy  guest. 

2  Thy  table  for  poor  sinners  spread, 
Affords  to  them  that  living  bread  ; 

That  bread,  which  hungry  souls  do  need, 
And  is  their  staff  of  life  indeed. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  himself  ordain'd, 
Great  are  the  blessings  here  obtain'd, 
The  choicest  and  the  richest  food, 

Is  his  dear  body  and  his  blood. 

4  O  !  how  distressing  was  the  sight, 
Behold  the  Savior  in  the  night  ; 
The  night  in  which  he  was  betray'd, 
The  night  he  in  the  garden  pray'd  : 

9  He  institutes  this  ordinance, 
This  do  to  my  remembrance  : 
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My  body  broke,  my  blood  was  spilt, 
To  take  away  your  sins  and  guilt. 

6  When  Jesus  in  the  garden  lay, 
Did  to  his  heav'nly  Father  pray  : 
0  Father!  look  with  pitying  eye, 
And  let  this  cruel  cup  pass  by. 

7  ButO  !  thy  righteous  will  alone, 
That  only,  0  !  that  must  be  done. 
To  drink- this  cup,  this  is  the  plan, 
To  save  the  fallen  race  of  man. 

8  Thus  he  did  willingly  submit, 
And  yielded  to  his  cruel  fate  ; 
Then  on  the  cross  he  shed  his  blood, 
And  died  the  Paschal  Lamb  of  God. 

9  The  lamb  for  the  Passover  slain, 
Could  neither  cleanse  from  sin  or  stain, 
It  only  show'd  the  Lamb  to  come, 
The  Lamb,  that  did  for  sin  atone. 

10  When  on  the  cross  the  Savior  died, 
Strict  justice  then  was  satisfied  ; 
The  law  then  lost  its  sting  and  pow'r, 
And  death  could  injure  us  no  more. 

11  Thus  did  the  Lord  salvation  bring, 
The  Lord,  who  is  our  glorious  King  ; 
By  him  eternal  life  is  giv'n, 

And  we  are  made  the  heirs  of  heav'n. 

12  We  praise  the  Lord,  our  gracious  Lord, 
For  ev'ry  promise  in  his  word  : 

By  which  we  hear,  and  see,  and  know, 
What  wonders  Christ  our  Lord  can  do. 

13  We  praise  him  for  his  precious  love, 
That  love  which  we  here  taste  and  prove, 
Such  love  as  to  the  world  unknown, 
The  love  God  hath  to  sinners  shown. 

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510  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

14  What  greater  things  will  come  to  view 
When  Jesus  we  shall  fully  know, 
And  live  with  him  in  perfect  love, 
And  praise  him  in  the  heav'ns  above  !     J. 


510 


C.  M. 


1  T   ORD,  here  I  am  to  do  thy  will  ; 
JLi  Incline  my  heart  to  thee  ; 

O  !  may  I  willingly  fulfill, 
What  thou  commandest  me. 

2  To  eat  this  bread  and  drink  this  cup, 

As  thy  bless'd  orders  are, 
To  work  in  me  a  living  hope, 
Humility  and  fear. 

3  Here  I  commemorate  thy  death, 

Partake  this  bread  and  wine  ; 
Cause  me  to  cat  and  drink  by  faith, 
And  make  thy  blessings  mine. 

4  Lord,  here  I  view  thy  love  and  grace, 

Astonishing  to  me, 
That  I,  a  wretch  of  human  race, 
Should  e?er  accepted  be. 

5  Should  such  a  creature  as  I  am, 

Be  made  a  welcome  guest  ; 
Dare  I  such  mercies  ever  claim, 
To  share  among  the  rest  ? 

6  Can  I  be  worthy  of  such  grace  ? 

A  creature  so  defiTd  ; 
Can  that  consist  with  righteousness, 
That  I  should  be  a  child  r 

7  Yes,  boundless  mercy  did  provide, 

That  sinners  should  be  free; 
When  Christ  the  Lord  for  sinners  died, 
He  also  died  for  me. 

8  His  word  and  blessed  ordinance, 

Do  fully  show  and  prove, 
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That  I  with  thanks  and  reverence, 
Should  taste  and  know  his  love. 
9  0  !  may  my  soul  be  mov'd  within, 
While  I  partake  this  feast ; 

My  Savior,  who  saves  me  from  sin, 

Make  me  a  worthy  guest.  J. 


511 


C.  M. 

1  "\7E  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

X     Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  ev'ry  humble  guest. 

2  See  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms  ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come  : 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms  ; 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room  — 

3  Room  in  the  Savior's  bleeding  heart, 

There  love  and  pity  meet ; 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart 

That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  In  him  the  Father  reconcil'd 

Invites  your  souls  to  come; 

The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 

And  kindly  welcom'd  home. 

5  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 

7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come  : 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 
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SI  %  513  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

512 

1  T    ORD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 

I  A  The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place  ;  — 

2  I  that  am  all  defiTd  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God  ; 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room  ! 
My  Savior  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  "Eat,  0  my  friends,"  the  Savior  cries, 

u  The  feast  was  made  for  you  ; 
For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
And  rose,  and  tiiumph'd  too.  " 

5  With  trembling  faith  and  bleeding  hearts, 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love  : 
•  Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had  ; 
What  will  it  be  above  ? 

6  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heav'n, 

Join  all  your  praising  pow'rs  ; 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
No  Savior  is  like  ours. 

7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 

I  'd  give  them  all  to  thee  : 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 


513 


C.  M. 

1     f  /"NOME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 
\^\j  High  as  our  joys  aiise  ; 
And  join  The  songs  above  the  sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 
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THE  LOAD'S  SUPPER.  SIS' 

2  Jesus,  the  God  who  fought  and  bled; 

And  conquer'd  when  he  fell  : 
Who  rose,  and  at  his  chariot  wheels 
Dragg'd  all  the  pow'rs  of  hell  :  ] 

3  [Jesus,  the  God,  invites  us  here, 

To  this  triumphal  feast,  ■ 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down 
For  each  redeemed  guest.]    £  fe%* 
4t  The  Lord  !  how  glorious  is  his  face, 
How  kind  his  smile9  appear  ; 
And,  oh  !  what  melting  words  he  says 
To  ev'ry  humble  ear  ! 

5  H  For  you  the  children  of  my  love, 

It  was  for  you  I  died  : 
Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
And  look  into  my  side. 

6  These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 

The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
When  I  came  down  to  free  your  souls 
From  misery  and  chains. 

7  Justice  unsheath'd  its  fiery  sword, 

And  plung'd  it  in  my  heart ; 
Infinite  pangs  for  you  I  bore, 
And  most  tormenting  smart. 

8  When  hell,  and  all  its  spiteful  pow'rs, 

Stood  dreadful  in  my  way, 
To  rescue  those  dear  lives  of  yours, 
I  gave  my  own  away. 

9  But  while  I  bled,  and  groan'd,  and  died, 

I  ruin'd  Satan's  throne  ; 
High  on  my  cross  I  hung,  and  spied, 
The  monster  tumbling  down. 
iO  Now  you  must  triumph  at  my  feast, 
And  taste  my  flesh,  my  blood, 
And  live  eternal  ages  bless'd, 
For  His  immortal  food." 
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514  THE  LORD'S  SUPPBR. 

11  Victorious  God  !  what  can  we  pay 

For  favors  so  divine? 
We  would  devote  our  hearts  away, 
To  be  for  ever  thine. 

12  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  praise* 

The  tribute  of  our  tongues  ; 

But  themes  so  infinite  as  these 

Exceed  our  noblest  songs. 


514 


S.  M. 


1  T^T^  s*n§  tn>  amazing  deeds 

T  T     That  grace  divine  performs  ; 
Th*  eternal  God  comes  down  and  bleeds, 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 

2  The  banquet  that  we  eat 

Is  made  of  heav'nly  things  ; 
Earth  hath  no  dainties  half  so  sweefc 
As  our  Redeemer  brings. 

3  In  vain  had  Adam  sought 
And  search'd  his  garden  round, 

For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fruifc 
In  all  that  happy  ground. 

4  Th'  angelic  host  above 
Can  never  taste  this  food  : 

They  feast  upon  their  Maker's  love, 
But  not  a  Savior's  blood. 

5  On  us  th'  almighty  Lord 
Bestows  this  matchless  grace  ; 

And  meets  us  with  some  cheering  word, 
With  pleasure  in  his  face. 

6  Come,  all  ye  drooping  saints, 
And  banquet  with  the  King  ; 

This  blood  will  drown  your  sad  complaints^ 
And  tune  your  voice  to  sing. 

7  Salvation  to  the  name 
Of  our  adored  Christ ; 

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THE  lord's  SUPPER.    515,  516 

Through  the  wide  earth  his  grace  proclaim, 
Hi 9  glory  in  the  high'st. 

tj  LtJ  Return  of  praise  after  communion, 

1  "\^[7E  praise  the  blessed  Lamb  of  God, 

V  V    Who  for  us  freely  died ; 
Who  shed  for  us  his  precious  blood, 
Salvation  to  provide. 

2  His  love  and  grace  caii't  be  express'^, 

By  all  the  hosts  of  heav'n  ; 
His  mercies,  O  !  they  make  us  bless'd. 
Which  now  to  us  were  giv'n. 

3  Dear  Jesus,  we  adore  thy  name, 

Who  art  our  Lord  and  King ; 
By  thee  alone  salvation  came ; 
Therefore  thy  praise  we  sing.  £» 


516 


C.  M. 


1  fTlO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

JL    Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 
0  may  his  love  (immortal  flame  !) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  J 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die !— . 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee  ; 
ftfay  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 
M  The  Savior  died  for  me. " 
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5 1  7  ORDINATION. 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  them* 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue  : 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


ORDINATION. 


^17       ..    CM 

l/l  /     Ordaining  of  Pastors  or  Beacons. 
John  21.  15-17.    1  Tim.  3.  1-13.    Tit.  1.  7-9. 

1  /^1 0,  ye  my  servants,  go  ye  forth, 
\JI    This  was  the  Savior's  charge  ; 

Preach  ye  my  gospel  o'er  the  earth, 
And  to  the  world  at  large. 

2  Make  known  to  all  the  sons  of  men 

The  charge  which  I  have  giv'n  : 
This  doctrine  unto  all  explain, 
Which  shows  the  way  to  heav'n. 

3  My  Spirit  shall  attend  the  word, 

As  ye  do  make  it  known, 
And  prove  that  I  am  Christ,  the  Lord, 
The  Father's  only  Son. 

4  As  Moses  and  the  prophets  said, 

Long  as  they  prophesied, 
Complete  redemption  I  have  made, 
When  I  for  sinners  died. 

5  Teach  all  the  nations  ev'rywhere, 

The  aged  and  the  youth  ; 
My  counsels  and  my  will  declare, 
And  spread  the  gospel  truth. 

6  Bring  life  and  peace  into  their  sight, 

Which  they  knew  not  before  ; 
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ORDINATION.  5  IS 

Turn  them  from  darkness  unto  light, 
From  Satan  and  his  pow'r. 

7  This  bless'd  and  sacred  word  of  God, 

Will  give  the  troubled  rest  ; 
When  publish'd  to  the  world  abroad, 
It  makes  all  nations  blest. 

8  0  may  that  word  of  truth  divine, 

With  all  its  bright  displays, 
In  all  our  hearts,  with  glory  shine, 

And  make'us  heirs  of  grace.  J. 

/rio  L.  M. 

OlO  Matt.  28.  18-20. 

1  T7ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house, 
J7    Smile  on  our  homage,  and  our  vows  ; 

While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Savior's  care. 

2  The  Savior,  when  to  heav'n  he  rose, 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  apostles'  honor'd  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  ; 

In  lowlier  forms  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 
'%  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ,  their  graces  live  : 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring,  whence  all  these  blessings  flow  ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

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519 


ORDINATIOX. 

L.  M. 

Acts  20.   17-35. 


1  /^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
V>  And  lighten  with  celestial  fire  : 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 

Who  dost  thy  sev'afold  gitts  impart. 

2  Thy  blessed  unction  from  above, 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 

The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight : 

3  Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face, 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace  : 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home  ; 
Where  thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

4  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  thee,  of  both  to  be  but  one  : 
That  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  still  may  be  our  endless  song. 


520 


L.  M. 

1  TJ1TITH  heav'nly  pow'r,  0  Lord,  defend 

v  V    Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend; 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end, endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace  : 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfill, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send, 
0  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end  : 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart  •, 
In  him  thy  mighty  pow'r  exert  j 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace, 

3^4 


521 


ORDlNATIOtt.  521,  522 

L.  M. 

Ordaining  of  Elders  or  Church 
Wardens.      Acts  6.  2-7.     Tit.  1.  5.    , 


1  fTlHE  great  Apostle  gave  command, 

X    Let  ev'ry  church  in  order  6tand  ; 
Good  regulations  must  be  made, 
And  be  by  all  the  church  obey'd. 

2  To  answer  that,  so  good  effect, 
Saint  Paul  himself  thus  did  direct, 
To  order  deacons  ev'ry  where, 
Who  should  that  sacred  office  bear. 

3  Let  such  who  act  the  faithful  part, 
And  have  the  cause  of  Christ  at  heart, 
And  such  as  are  of  good  repute, 
That  needful  office  execute. 

4  Is  it  their  aim  in  all  they  do, 

To  raise  ih$  Savior's  church  below. 
Their  faithful  labors  will  be  blest, 
And  Jesus'  kingdom  be  increas'd, 

5  Dear  Lord,  be  with  thy  Spirit  near, 
While  we  ordain  these  brethren  here ; 
May  zeal  and  knowledge,  love  and  grace. 
Prepare  and  fit  them  for  that  place. 

6  Be  thou  their  counsel  when  they  need, 
Their  conduct  bless,  their  labors  speed ; 
0  may  they  be  of  greatest  worth, 

To  aid  and  build  thy  church  on  earth.      J, 


522 


L.  M. 

1  T^AIR  Zion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow, 

JL      And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys  ° 
Her  holy  officers  are  thine 
With  all  the  gifts  thy  love  employs. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice, 

395 


523         DEDICATING  OF  A  CHURCH. 

Of  such  whose  gen'rous,  prudent  zeal, 
Shall  make  thy  favor'd  ways  rejoice. 

3  Kappy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread, 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill, 

And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  bread  ! 

4  When  pastor,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve, 
May  their  own  hearts  with  grace  be  crown'd;. 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy, 
Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound. 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
0  may  they  win  a  good  degree 

Of  boldness  in  the  christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee  ! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd  — 
The  work  of  love,  is  fully  done, 

Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  thy  glorious  throne. 


DEDICATING  OF  A  CHURCH. 


*J  /&Q  Laying  the  corner  stone  of  a  church 
Is.  28.   16,  17.     IPet.  2.  6. 

1  nnO-day  we  lay  the  corner  stone, 

JL    To  rear  our  sacred  walls  upon, 
A  house  for  God,  who  's  pledg'd  to  be 
"Where  he  is  sought  by  two  or  three. 

2  Where  I  record  my  name,  says  he, 
And  where  my  children  honor  me, 
There  I  will  come  to  own  and  bless 
My  ordinances  with  success. 

396 


DEDICATING  OP  A  CHURCH,        524 

3  But  Jesus  is  the  corner  stone, 
For  us  to  build  our  hopes  upon  ; 
On  him  the  edifice  may  rise 
Sublime  in  light,  beyond  the  skies. 

4  When  storms  and  tempests  round  prevail, 
Whirlwind  and  thunder,  fire  and  hail  ; 
'Tis  he  our  trembling  souls  shall  hide, 
On  him  securely  we  abide. 

5  Dear  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 

Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell ; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

6  Here  may  we  prove  the  pow'r  of  pray'r, 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care  ; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 

And  bring  all  heav'n  before  our  eyes. 

7  God  of  the  churches  !  thou  art  near  ; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear  : 
Oh  rend  the  heav'ns,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  own. 


524 


L.  M. 

1  A  ND  will  the  great  eternal  God 
jl\.  On  earth  establish  his  abode? 
And  will  he  from  his  radiant  throne 
Regard  our  temples  as  his  own  ? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise  ; 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace, 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear, 
And  call  us  sinful  mortals  near. 

3  Our  Father's  watchful  care  we  bless, 
Which  guards  our  house  of  pray'r  in  peace, 
That  no  tumultuous  foes  invade, 

To  fill  the  worshipers  with  dread. 

4  These  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise  : 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise  ; 

li  397 


525  DEDICATING  OP  A  CHURCH- 

And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

5  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 

When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 

May  it  before  the  world  appear, 

That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here! 

C  M. 

pT  C\  £Z     Consecrating  of  a  church. 
OajO  1  Kings  9.  3. 

1  T7C7E  praise  the  Lord,  whose  love  is  great* 

▼  T    His  mercies  we  embrace  ; 
We  enter  now  his  tempJe  gate, 
And  thank  him  for  his  grace. 

2  This  house  for  sacred  use  design'd, 

We  dedicate  to  God  ; 
Here  may  the  Lord  of  glory  find, 
A  dwelling  and  abode. 

3  Here  we  approach  thy  sacred  courts, 

With  reverence  and  fear  ; 
We  will  engage  our  best  efforts, 
To  worship  thee  with  pray'r. 

4  May  this  thy  sanctuary  be  ; 

Here  with  thy  Spirit  dwell  : 
To  us  and  our  posterity, 
The  way  to  heav'n  reveal. 

5  Here,  Savior,  show  thy  gospel  light, 

And  send  thy  blessings  down  ; 
Bring  thy  life-giving  word  to  sight, 
And  make  salvation  known. 

6  Here  let  thy  blessed  word  be  taught 

To  us,  and  to  our  youth  ; 
May  thousands  to  that  light  be  brought, 
Wherein  they  learn  the  truth. 

7  Here  let  us  hear  the  gospel  sound  ; 

Attend  thy  word  with  grace  ; 
398 


DEDICATING  OF  A  CHURClL   526,  527 

Call  many  wand'ring  sinners  round, 
To  come,  and  fill  this  place.  J. 


526 


L.  M. 

Deut.  12.5-  11. 


1  ^"¥TITH  reverence  and  holy  fear, 

T  V    Let  christian  worshipers  drawnean, 
And  consecrate  this  house,  to  be 
The  Lord's  abode  and  sanctu'ry. 

2  Here  let  them  meet,  to  hear  and  pray, 
And  seek  the  Lord,  our  life  and  way  ; 
0  may  it  be  a  place  to  find 

A  Salem  for  the  seeking  mind.' 

3  Here  may  they  build  each  other  up, 
In  charity,  and  faith,  and  hope; 
Until  they  taste,  and  feel,  and  know, 
That  Jesus  dwells  with  saints  below. 

4  Here  may  the  gospel  glory  shine, 
And  fill  each  soul  with  grace  divine  ; 
God's  holy  word  and  means  of  grace, 
Be  always  used  in  thib  place. 

5  Since  Jesus  is  the  great  High  Priest, 
Who  always  makes  his  people  blest, 
When  they  approach  within  the  vail, 
What  joys  and  com '.bits  ghall  they  feel. 

6  What  glories  shall  they  there  behold  ! 
More  precious  than  the  choicest  gold  ; 
A  glimpse  of  the  bless 'd  Savior's  throne, 
A  heav'n  on  earth  for  them  begun.  J. 

<L//W  f      Consecrating  of  a  church  when 

rebuilt. 
1    T    ET  Zion  sing  her  songs  of  praise, 
J_i   Aud  to  the  Lord,  glad  off'rings  bring  j 
And  ev'ry  note  of  music  raise, 
To  God  her  Savior  and  her  King. 
399 


528  SYNOD. 

2  This  house  which  desolate  had  lain, 
By  the  almighty  hand  of  God, 

Is  now  rebuilt  and  rais'd  again, 
And  to  its  former  state  renew"d. 

3  Let  thanks  and  praise  be  to  the  Lord. 
"Whose  acts  of  mercy  here  are  pass'd  ; 
This  house  of  pray'r  's  again  restor'd, 
And  holy  worship  5s  now  replac'd. 

4  Here  may  the  Lord  with  glory  dwell, 
And  all  his  former  work  renew. 

And  here  make  known  his  gracious  will, 

And  grant.us  grace  to  serve  him  too. 
o   Here  may  his  blessed  word  increase, 

And  with  its  former  glory  shine  ; 

May  thousands  learn  the  way  of  peace, 

And  feel  the  work  of  grace  divine  ! 
6  The  Lord  with  grace  and  mercy  crown, 

His  Zion  with  his  aid  and  pow'r  '. 

And  raise  her  walls  when  they  are  down  ; 

And  build  his  church  for  evermore.         1, 


SYNOD. 


C  M. 

Meeting  of  a  Synod.  Acts  15.  4- G 


528 

1  /^OME.  Holy  Spirit,  condescend  ! 
\y  Thv  presence  let  us  feel  ; 

Do  thou  thyself,  0  Lord,  attend  ! 
Thy  will  in  us  reveal. 

2  Important  is  the  cause  for  which 

We  are  assembled  now  ; 
Thy  light  and  blessed  word  can  teach 
That  which  we  ought  to  do. 
400 


SYNOD.  5^9 

To  build  the  church  of  Christ  our  Lord, 

The  kingdom  of  his  grace  ; 
To  spread  the  knowledge  of  his  word, 

In  ev'ry  land  and  place. 

0  be  our  counsellor  and  guide  1 

May  all  that  we  conclude, 
And  ev'ry  case  that  we  decide, 

Prove  truly  wise  arid  good. 
We  should  be  truly  wise  indeed, 

Endow'd  with  heav'nly  bliss, 
Or  we  may  never  hope  to  speed 

In  such  a  work  as  this. 
Therefore,  we  join  in  humble  pray'r, 

That  we  may  understand 
To  build  the  Savior's  kingdom  here  : 

The  cause  we  have  in  hand.  p 


529 


6  lines  8s. 


1  rjlHOU  fount  of  ev'ry  good  requir'd, 

X    Thou  source  of  wisdom!  depth  of  skill, 
Thou  who  hast  now  our  hearts  inspir'd 
To  seek  the  councils  of  thy  will, 
Oh  !  let  our  schemes  thy  impress  bear, 
Matur'd  with  heav'nly  art  and  care. 

2  To  thy  omniscient  sight  alone, 
Past,  present,  future,  all  are  seen  ; 
Omnipotence  alone  hath  known 
What  to  His  glory  most  has  been, 
And  what  is  now,  and  what  will  be, 
Is  only  known,  oh  God !  to  thee. 

3  Therefore  to  thee  we  turn  the  eye, 
The  longing  look,  the  earnest  pray'r^ 
Imploring  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Casting  on  thee  our  ev'ry  care ; 
The  honor  of  thy  cause  maintain, 
Nor  let  us  ask  thy  help  in  vain. 

*Ii  2  401 


630,531  synod. 

4  Behold  thy  willing  servants  stand, 
And  wait  thy  gracious  influence,  Lord  | 
United  as  a  brother  band, 
We  look  to  thee  with  one  accord, 
Fully  agreed  in  thy  great  name 
To  make  thy  glory  our  sole  aim. 

KQft  L    M 

UOVJ  Luke  15.  4-7. 

1  TESUS,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold  ! 
J    See,  Lord,  with  yearning  bowels  see, 
Poor  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold, 
'Till  sought  and  gather'd  in  by  thee, 

2  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scatter'd  wide, 
In  pain,  and  weariness  and  want  : 
With  no  kind  Shepherd  near,  to  guide 
The  sick,  and  spiritless,  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good, 
And  sheep -redeeming  Shepherd  art; 
Collect  thy  flock,  and  give  them  food 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4  In  ev'ry  messenger  reveal 

The  grace  they  preach  divinely  free  ; 
That  each  may  by  thy  Spirit  tell : 
"  He  died  for  all,  who  died  for  me.  * 

5  A  double  portion  from  above, 

Of  thy  all-quick'ning  light  impart ; 
Shed  forth  thy  universal  love 
In  ev'ry  faithful  pastor's  heart. 

6  Thine  only  glory  let  them  seek, 

0  let  their  hearts  with  love  o'erflow ; 
Let  them  believe,  and  therefore  speak, 
And  spread  thy  mercy's  praise  below. 

KQ1  c  M 

tJOJL     For  the  close  of  a  Synod. 
1    "IT   ET  thanks  and  praises  be  to  God, 
J  4  For  what  we  have  enjoy'd, 
402 


SYNOI).  58! 

His  blessings  were  on  us  bestow'd, 
Whilst  we  were  thus  employ7d, 
%  In  couns'ling  on  the  needful  plan, 
To  build  his  church  below, 
And  show  the  will  of  God  to  man, 
As  faithful  teachers  do. 
3  We  praise  the  Lord,  who  gave  us  grace 
To  call  on  him  for  aid  ; 
His  presence  rested  on  this  place, 
For  which  we  humbly  pray'd. 
1  We  trust,  we  labor'd  not  in  vain, 
In  all  that  we  have  done, 
'Twas  to  instruct  our  fellow -men, 
And  make  the  Savior  known. 
5  Lord,  we  thy  servants  now  depart, 
Each  one  to  take  his  charge  ; 
With  the  desires  upon  our  heart, 

Thy  kingdom  to  enlarge.  +  . 


532 


S.    M. 

AND  let  our  bodies  part, 
To  different  climes  repair; 
Inseparably  join'd  in  heart 
The  friends  of  Jesus  are  ! 

Jesus,  the  corner  stone, 

Did  first  our  hearts  unite  ! 
And  still  he  keeps  our  spirits  one, 

Who  walk  with  him  in  white. 

0  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  work  below  ; 
And  foil7 wing  our  triumphant  Head, 

To  farther  conquests  go. 

The  vineyard  of  the  Lord 
Before  his  lab'rers  lies  ; 
And  lo  !  we  see  the  vast  reward, 
Which  waits  us  in  the  skies  I 
403 


53S  SYNOD. 

5  0  let  our  heart  and  mind 
Continually  ascend  ; 

That  haven  of  repose  to  find, 
Where  all  our  labors  end ! 

6  Where  all  our  toils  are  o'er, 
Our  sufferings  and  our  pain  ; 

Who  meet  on  that  eternal  shore 
Shall  never  part  again. 

7  0  happy,  happy  place, 
Where  saints  and  angels  meet  ; 

There  we  shall  see  each  other's  face, 
And  all  our  brethren  greet. 

8  To  gather  home  his  own, 
God  shall  his  angels  send, 

And  bid  our  bliss,  on  earth  begun. 
In  deathless  triumphs  end. 

/TOO  L.  M. 

tJtJzJ  Prayer  for  ministers. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  mercies  !  bow  thine  ear, 
F    Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be  ! 

2  Ho  w  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge  ; 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain, 

We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine  : 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain  — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

404 


SYNOD.  534 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new -creating  pow'r. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains  ; 
JLetliaht  through  distant  realms  be  spread., 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

XOA  CM. 

tJO^  Decrease  of  the  church  lamented, 

1  TTTNTO  thy  Zion,  Lord,  return, 
vJ   And  pardon  all  her  crimes  : 

Well  we  deserve  to  weep  and  mourn, 
In  these  distressing  times. 

2  Lord,  hast  thou  hid  thy  gracious  face  ! 

From  thy  dear  church  below. 
Who  is  an  object  of  disgrace, 
Deserving  to  be  so. 

3  We  are  like  as  the  parched  lands 

And  as  the  barren  field, 
Where  all  the  force  of  lab'ring  hands 
But  thorns  and  briers  yield. 

4  Thy  gospel  word  is  much  despis'd, 

And  held  in  mere  disdain  ; 
The  world  and  Satan  have  devis'd,. 
To  make  thy  gospel  vain. 

5  How  few  and  feeble  are  thy  saints, 

How  full  of  doabts  and  fears  ! 
The  world  our  best  devotion  taints,. 
And  mingles  with  our  pray'rs. 

6  And  when  we  join  to  sing. and  pray, 

And  wait  on  thee,  oar  Lord, 
Then  Satan  draws  our  minds  away,. 
When  we  should  hear  thy  word. 

405; 


535  SYNOD. 

7  Return  dear  Lord,  with  mighty  potv'r. 
Thy  gospel  work  revive  ; 
Thy  dying  church  to  life  restore, 

In  thee  to  grow  and  thrive.  }. 

K9K  L.  M. 

rJOtJ  Hope  of  the  church's  revival. 

1  fTlHE  Lord  will  build  his  church  again. 

JL    And  in  his  holy  temple  reign, 
And  let  his  waiting  people  ^ee 
Her  increase  and  prosperity. 

2  Tho'  Zion's  nails  are  broken  clown, 
The  Lord  still  claims  her  as  his  own  j 
Not  all  the  pow'rs  oi  hell  below 
Can  cause  her  final  overthrow. 

3  Should  God  appear  to  hide  his  face, 
As  if  he  would  withdraw  his  grace; 
Yet  he  beholds  with  pitying  eye, 
And  hears  his  people  when  they  cry. 

4  God  will  return  to  their  relief, 
Remove  their  sorrows  and  their  grief. 
They  who  his  precious  absence  mourn, 
Shall  be  rejoicM  at  his  return. 

5  They  who  are  griev'd  when  they  behold 
The  church  declining,  dead,  and  cold. 
Shall  find,  that  God  will  still  revive 

His  work,  to  keep  his  church  alive. 

6   His  wisdom  and  his  providence 
Will  ever  prove  her  sure  delence  ; 
His  promis'd  aid,  his  promised  pow'r 
Will  guard  his  church  for  evermore. 

t  Remember  us,  0  gracious  Lord, 
Who  wait  thy  promises  and  word  : 
O  cause  thy  gospel  light  to  shine, 
That  many  thousands  may  be  thine.       J. 

406 


536,  537,  533 
TABLE  HYMNS. 

00\J       Before  meat.    Ps.  140. 

1  f^i  REAT  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
\Jf  To  all  thy  creatures  here  below, 

Thou  hearest  us,  Lord,  when  we  cry, 
And  freely  dost  our  wants  supply. 

2  We  pray  thee,  Lord,  bless  this  our  food, 
Which  is  prepared  for  our  good  ; 

That  we  thereby  refresh'd  may  be, 

And  render  all  our  praise  to  thee.  J, 

00  I  Ps.  145.  15-16. 

1  nnHE  Lcrd  who  knoweth  all  we  need, 

J_     Supplies  our  ev'ry  wants  ; 
IJis  bounteous  hands  all  creatures  feed, 
And  all  we  need  he  grants. 

2  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 

To  all  the  human  race  ; 
He  sends  his  blessings  from  above, 
And  shows  on  earth  his  grace. 

3  Kind  Lord,  be  with  thy  blessings  near, 

And  bless  what  thou  dost  give  ; 
Bless  this  our  food  prepared  here, 
That  which  we  now  receive.  J. 


L.  M. 

1  *]["   ORD!  thou  dost  give  what  creatures  need, 
JLi  Do  also  us,  thy  children,  feed  ; — 
The  bread  of  life  poor  sinners  give, 

On  which  their  hungry  souls  may  live# 

2  Let  these,  thy  gifts,  be  sanctified, 
And  let  them  bef  to  us  applied, 

That  strength  our  bodies  may  receive^ 
<An&  we  unto  thy  glory  live. 
407 


539,  540,  541   table  hymss. 

0  Until  at  length  we  feast  above, 
Jn  climes  celestial,  blissful  love, 
With  holy  men,  with  angels  bright  ; 
When  faith  and  hope  shall  end  in  sight.  D.  h 

KOQ  C.  M. 

OOV      After  meat.    Ps.  136.  1. 

1  fT^HANKS  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  we  give, 

X     For  what  we  have  enjoy'd  ; 
The  daily  food  on  which  we  live. 
Thou  daily  dost  provide. 

2  Thy  bounteous  hand  our  table  spread, 

And  furnish'd  us  with  food  : 
By  which  we  are  refresh'd  and  fed, 

Thanks  be  to  theea  our  God.  J» 

£)4U  Ps.  147.  9-11. 

1  JTHHS  Lord  who  doth  my  wants  supply, 

J_     And  ever  proves  my  aid, 
Who  hears  the  ravens  when  they  cry, 
And  gives  them  daily  feed. 

2  He  gives  me  food  and  raiment  too  ; 

And  all  I  need  besides  j 
And  while  I  live  on  earth  below, 

My  God  for  me  provides.  J. 

KA  1  L.  M. 

O^hL  Acts  14.  17. 

1  T    ORD  !  we  return  our  praise  to  thee, 
1  A  O  !  that  we  could  but  thankful  be  : 

The  blessing  of  thy  bounteous  hand, 
Supplies  the  wants  of  ev'ry  land. 

2  By  thee,  the  Lord,  our  living  head, 
Our  mortal  bodies  now  are  fed  ; 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  thy  love  and  grace, 
Shall  ever  be  our  songs  of  praise.  1* 

408 


TABLE   HYMNS.  542,  543 


542 


L.  M. 

1  fTlHESE  gifts  which  from  thy  bounty  flow 

J.  Teach  us,  thy  goodness,  Lord,  to  know, 
O  may  thy  gifts  not  be  denied  ; 
Do  thou  henceforth  for  us  provide. 

2  We  praise  and  thank  thee  for  thy  care, 
That  did  for  us  these  gifts  prepare  : 
For  ever  sanctify  us,  Lord, 

With  the  sweet  manna  of  thy  word,     d,  h. 


543 


MORNING  HYMNS, 


C.  M. 


1    IVfOW  from  my  bed  of  sleep  I  rise, 
131    My  voice  to  God  I  raise ; 
This  is  my  morning  sacrifice, 
To  sing  my  Maker's  praise. 
i  His  blessed  angels  kept  my  guard, 
While  sleeping  here  I  lay  ; 
And  by  the  mercies  of  the  Lord, 
I  see  another  day. 

3  The  night  is  fled,  and  darkness  gone, 

And  I  awake  to  see 
The  day  approach  with  heav'nly  dawn, 
And  blessings  unto  me. 

4  While  many  of  my  fellow  men 

Lay  on  their  dying  bed  ! 
And  thus  oppress'd  with  mortal  pain, 
Are  number'd  with  the  dead. 

5  But  I  was  spar'd,  and  truly  blest : 

What  grace  to  me  was  shown! 
Jj  409 


544,  545        MORNING   HYMNS. 

I  lay  secure,  in  peace  to  rest, 
To  see  the  rising  sun. 


544 


L.  M. 


1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  my  mind,  awake  ! 
JLJL   Arid  with  th*  angelic  host  partake; 
Andjoin  With  them  thy  voice  to  raise, 
And  sing  the  great  Creator's  praise. 

2  0  may  the  Lord  my  soul  inspire, 
And  fill  my  heart  With  pure  desire  ; 
And  may  my  songs  of  praise  and  love 
Reach  far  beyond  the  skies  above  ! 

3  I  praise  my  Lord,  who  safely  kept 
And  guarded  me,  while  thus  I  slept; 
And  I  am  spar'd  again  to  rise, 

And  view  his  blessings  with  mine  eyes, 

4  Had  not  my  God  protected  me, 
What  wretched  creature  would  I  be  ! 
I  might  have  Wak'd  in  endless  pain, 
Where  I  should  seek  relief  in  vain. 

5  But  0,  what  off'rings  can  I  bring 

To  thee,  my  gracious  Lord  and  King! 
Thy  gracious  hand  for  me  prepar'd, 
That  I  am  yet  through  mercy  spard. 

6  Thy  blessings  compass  me  around; 
Thy  grace  on  ev'ry  side  is  found  : 
My  chief  concern  it  e'er  should  be, 

My  God !  to  praise  and  worship  thee.         +, 

.  545        s.  m. 

Y  soul  shall  worship  thee, 
My  sov'reign  Lord  on  high! 
I  'wake  another  day  to  see, 
Which  cheers  the  waken'd  eye. 
The  birds  that  mount  the  air, 
They  chirp  their  morning  praise: 
410 


w 


MORNING   HYMNS.  546 

And  should  I  not  likewise  prepare 
To,  show  my  Savior's  grace? 

The  morning  light  appea  s, 

And  darkness  flies  away  ; 
The  heart  of  ev'ry  creature  cheers, 

To  meet  the  rising  day. 

Jesus,  my  rising  Sun, 

My  soul  desires  to  view 
Thy  dawning  in  my  heart  begun  ! 

My  darkness  banish'd  too. 

0  cause  thy  light  to  shine, 

With  all  its  life  and  pow'r  ; 
And,  in  that  darken'd  heart  of  mine, 

Have  light  for  evermore.  $. 


546 


C  M. 

1  fl  1HE  Lord  who  reigns  above  the  skies ! 

A    At  his  commanding  word, 

The  sun  doth  ev'ry  morning  rise, 

And  spread  his  light  abroad. 

2  He  runs  his  course  from  east  to  west, 

And  never  makes  a  stay  ; 
His  travels  make  all  nations  bless'd, 
By  forming  night  and  day, 

3  He  gives  a  gracious  light  and  heat 

To  all  that  moves  below  ; 
His  offices,  perform'd  complete, 

Will  cause  all  plants  to  grow. 
4?  May  I,  like  the  obedient  sun, 

My  daily  task  fulfill  ; 
Like  him,  my  sta^e  of  duty  run, 

And  do  my  Maker's  will. 

5  Jesus,  my  Sun  of  righteousness, 
O  may  1  feel  thee  near, 
And  trust  thy  faithful  promises, 

Till  thou  thyself  appear!  J, 

411 


547,  548      MORNING  HYMNS. 


547 


C.  M. 

1  /~\  LET  me  praise  my  Savior's  love, 
V-r    Whose  gifts  are  ever  new  ; 

Who  sends  his  blessings  from  above, 
Like  as  the  morning  dew. 

2  0  let  me,  then,  with  joy  appear, 

And  worship  at  his  throne  ; 
With  songs  of  praise  his  love  declare, 
And  show  what  he  has  done. 

3  He  guarded  me  through  all  the  night, 

And  ev'ry  fatal  hour  ; 
Once  more  1  am  restor'd  to  light, 
By  his  almighty  pow'r. 

4  May  I  be  in  his  gracious  hands, 

An  object  of  his  care  ; 
And  may  I  yield  to  his  commands, 
With  reverence  and  fear. 

5  Dear  Lord,   I  give  myself  to  thee, 

And  pray  for  grace  divine, 

That  I  may  live  and  diet  o  be 

Thine,  and  for  ever  thine. 


548 


C  M. 

NOW  I  awake  to  praise  my  Lord^ 
Who  kept  me  safe  this  night ; 
Who  brought  me,  by  his  angels'  guard. 

To  see  the  morning  light. 
And  now  I  leave  my  bed  of  rest, 

And  to  my  Maker  pray  : 
I  pray  that  he  may  make  me  bless'd. 

In  all  1  do  this  day. 
0  may  I  truly  thankful  be 

To  God,  the  God  of  love: 
For  daily  he  bestows  on  me 
His  blessings  from  above. 
4-12 


♦    ,  MORNING  HYMNS.  549 

4  Teach  me,  0  Lord,  to  do  thy  will, 

Thyjust  commands  t>  obey; 
Not  do,  nor  speak,  nor  wish  no  ill, 
Therein  to  go  astray. 

5  O  Heav'nly  Father  !  I  am  thine, 

Bought  with  the  Savior's  blood  : 
My  heart  and  will  to  thee  incline — 
To  thee,  my  gracious  God. 

6  Lord,  be  thou  with  me  all  this  day, 

Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ; 
Grant  me  thy  grace,  that  so  I  may 
Thy  just  commands  fulfill. 

7  Now  I  commit  myself  to  thee  ; 

To  thee,  my  God,  I  pray  ; 
Defend,  direct,  and  govern  me, 
And  ever  with  me  stay.  J. 


549 


C*  M. 


1  /^|NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
\J  Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  : 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heav'n  on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  '  Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame  ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays . 

4  (On  a  poor  worm  thy  pow'r  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand  ; 
Thy  justice  might  have  crush'd  me  dead, 
'    But  mercy  held  thy  hand. 

5  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun/ 
Jj  2  413 


550,551         MORNING   HYMNS. 

And  yet  thou  length'nest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run.] 
6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 
Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light ; 

Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 


550 


C  M. 

1  IVTY  God  was  with  me  all  the  night, 
JLtJL   And  gave  me  sweet  repose  : 
His  angels  watch'd  me  while  I  slept, 

Or  I  had  never  rose. 

2  Now  for  the  mercies  of  the  night 

My  humble  thanks  1  '11  pay  ; 
And  unto  God  I  Ml  dedicate 
The  first-fruits  of  the  day. 

3  In  pressing  dangers,  fears,  and  death 

Thy  goodness  I  Ml  adore  ; 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

4  My  life,  if  thou  preserv'st  my  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  must  be  my  lot, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 


551 


L.  M. 

1  f  I  THE  sun  now  rises  shining  bright ; 

A    We  gladly  rise  to  view  the  light : 
From  Satan's  pow'r  God  did  defend 
Us,  when  he  did  his  angels  send. 

2  Hence,  Lord,  thy  blessed  name  we  praise ; 
Keep  us  from  sin  in  all  our  ways. 

To  thee  we  now  do  humbly  pray, 
Let  angels  guard  lis  all  this  day. 

3  Incline  our  hearts  to  thee,  0  Lord, 
That  we  may  love  thy  blessed  word, 

414. 


MORNING  HYMNS.  552,  553 

And  do  thy  will,  keep  thee  in  view, 
In  all  that  we  intend  to  do. 
4t  The  work  thou  hast  for  us  design'd 
O  let  it  prosper ;  may  we  find, 
That  all  our  works  throughout  our  days, 
Shall  all  redound  unto  thy  praise,      d.  h. 

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k)k) Aj  Lord's  day  morning.     Heb.  4.  9. 

1  rilHlNE. earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love; 

J.    But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 
To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin  nor  hell  shall  reach  the  place  ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  ragin g  foes ; 

No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
Obscures  the  lustre  of  thy  throne. 

4  Around  thy  throne,  grant  we  may  meet, 
And  give  us  but  the  lowest  seat ; 

We  'lT  shout  thy  praise,  and  join  the  song 
Of  the  triumphant,  holy  throng. 

KM  *>•  M 

000  Psalm  92. 

1  OWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
O  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  &,singa 

To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

%  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound  ! 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word  ; 
415 


1 


554  MORNING  HYMNS. 

Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 

4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high  ; 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die ; 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Sin  (  my  worst  enemy  before ) 

Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more  ; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

7  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desir'd?  or  wish'd  below ; 

And  ev'ry  pow'r  find  sweet  employ, 

In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 
£T/T^  8,8,6,8,8,6. 

zJtJ^JD  Morning  hymn  for  the  sick. 

1  T  praise  my  God,  the  night  is  gone  ; 
X  I  see  approaching  morning  dawn  : 

Arise,  my  soul,  and  sing 
The  praises  of  the  Lord  above, 
Who,  by  his  might  and  constant  love, 

The  morning  light  doth  bring. 

2  As  I  retir'd  to  take  my  rest, 

I  was  with  pains  and  sickness  press'd  ; 

I  ponder'd  in  my  mind  : 
O  shall  I  see  to-morrow's  sun  ? 
Or  shall  my  veins  have  ceas'd  to  run — 

My  soul  in  God  enshrin'd  ? 

3  I  thank  my  God,  who  heard  my  crite, 
And  bade  "the  sun  o'er  me  arise  ; 

And  now  I'll  praise  his  name. 
Afflicted  as  I  am,  I  pray, 
416 


EVENING  HYMNS.  555 

His  will  be  done  throughout  this  day 
By  me,  a  mortal  frame. 

4  And  if  I  never  gain  my  strength — 

The  strings  of  life  should  break  at  length, 

I'll  murmur  not,  my  God. 
I'll  bear  this  heavy  yoke  to-day, 
And,  just  as  long  as  thou  shalt  say, 

Endure  this  chast'ning  rod. 

5  God,  with  his  angels'  bright  array, 
Will  comfort  me  throughout  this  day, 

And  keep  me  in  his  care; 
And  thus  consol'd  while  I  am  here, 
To  see  my  end  I  will  not  fear, 

Nor  sink  with  sad  despair. 

6  To  Christ,  my  Lord,  I'll  flee  for  aid, 
Whose  will  I  wish  to  be  obey'd 

By  me,  who  am  his  own. 
And,  if  I'm  doom'd  to  die  this  day, 
I'm  willing,  ready  to  obey — 

T'  appear  before  his  throne. 

7  I  am,  O  Lord,  thy  ransom'd  child; 
With  thee,  0  Lord,  I'm  reconciled — 

This  sickness,  Lord,  this  pain, 
Shall  never  turn  my  trust  from  thee. 
Thy  coming,  Lord,   I  long  to  see, 

With  thee  for  e'er  to  reign.  s.  a.  h. 


EVENING  HYMNS. 


555         c  m 

l    "]\/|*Y  thankful  tribute  I  will  pay, 
JJfJL  And  offer  songs  of  praise 
To  God,  who  guarded  me  this  day, 
And  lets  me  know  his  grace. 
417 


556  EVENING   HYMN3. 

2  Since  by  his  mercy,  love,  and  pow*r, 

I  liv'd  this  day  to  spend ; 
And  I  can  witness  this  once  more, 
That  God  has  prov'd  my  friend. 

3  My  ev'ning  sacrifice  shall  be, 

The  praise  and  thanks  I  owe  ; 
And  as  my  God  enables  me, 
I  '11  love  and  serve  him  too. 

4  For  all  thy  blessings  from  above, 

That  are  on  me  bestow'd,  , 

My  soul  shall  make  returns  of  love, 
To  thee  my  gracious  God. 

5  0  pardon  me,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

What  evils  I  have  done  ; 
Since  no  atonement  I  can  make, 
That  I  can  claim  or  own. 

6  O  guard  me  safely  through  the  night, 

And  let  me  rest  in  peace, 
Until  I  see  the  morning -light, 

And  thank  thee  for  thy  grace.  J. 

556  l.  m. 

1  nn HIS  day  is  spent,  the  night  is  come, 

JL  And  I  am  nearer  to  my  home; 
That  home  which  will  for  evermore 
Remain,  when  this  my  home  is  o'er. 

2  0,  has  it  been  my  wish  and  care, 
For  that  4ong  home  still  to  prepare? 
Has  not  my  precious  time  run  waste, 
Just  as  the  day  that  now  is  past  ? 

3  Now,  when  I  lay  these  things  to  heart, 
And  view  myself  in  ev'ry  part — 
When  I  research  myself  and  see, 
What  guilt  may  then  be  charg'd  on  me! 

4  Hadst  thou  not  spared  me  through  grace, 
0  what  would  be  my  present  case? 

418  ' 


feVENlKG  HYMNS.  557 

My  soul  woi^d  with  this  day  have  fled* 
Into  the  regions  of  the  dead. 

5  O  may  it  be  thy  gracious  will, 
To  keep  me  in  thy  favor  still ; 
Grant  me  this  night  to  rest  in  peace, 
Secur'd  in  Christ,  my  righteousness* 

6  To  thee,  O  gracious  Lord,  I  pray, 
Let  all  my  sins  be  done  away  ! 

i  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
For  all  the  evils  I  have  done. 

7  And  should  1  die  before  I  '  wake, 
Unto  thyself  my  spirit  take  : 
My  body  in  the  grave  to  rest, 

Until  I  rise  with  all  thy  bless'd.  J, 


557 


C.  M. 

1  T\EAR  Lord,  accept  my  ev'ning  song, 
JL?  Such  as  my  soul  can  raise  ; 

Receive  the  ofPrings  of  my  tongue, 
And  help  me  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Through  grace  and  mercy  I  was  spared, 

To  close  another  day  : 
0  may  I  duly  be  prepar'd, 
My  tribute  now  to  pay. 

3  What  can  I  offer  thee,  my  Lord, 

To  recompense  thy  love  ; 
Yea,  all  I  have  or  could  afford, 
Would  not  sufficient  prove. 

4  Thy  mercies  are  beyond  degree, 

They  cannot  t?e  express'd  ; 
Thy  blessings  still  bestow'd  on  me, 
Can  only  make  me  blest. 

5  What  numbers  of  the  human  race, 

This  ev'ning  weep  and  mourn  ; 
,    The  evils  which  with  some  took  place, 
Are  scarcely  to  be  borne. 
419 


559  EVENING  HYMNS. 

6  What  accidents  of  grief  and  woe 

Were  many  made  to  share  : 
To  trace  this  vale  of  tears  below*, 
We  find  such  everywhere. 

7  Why  was  it  not  my  lot  and  fate, 

Like  such,  to  feel  the  rod  : 
Who  kept  me  in  a  better  state, 
But  thou,  my  gracious  God  ! 

8  Kovv  greatly  should  this  humble  me, 

That  such  a  worm  as  I, 
An  object  of  thy  grace  should  be, 
Such  mercies  to  enjoy  ! 

9  I  praise  thee,  0  my  Lord  and  King, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore  : 
,\;v  soul  shall  of  thy  mercies  sing. 
And  thank  thee  evermore. 


558 


C  M. 

1  T    ORD,  I  prepare  to  take  repose, 

j  A   Since  much  fatigued  I  am  ; 
May  I  in  peace  my  eye-lids  close, 
And  rest  in  Jesus'  name  ! 

2  The  notice  of  thy  watchful  eye- 

Can  keep  my  life  secure  ;. 
Enclo5rd  within  thy  vail  to  iie, 
Defends  from  Satan's  pow'r. 

3  Through  all  the  changes  of  thi3day, 

Thy  love  to  me  was  shown  ; 
Thy  countless  blessings,  ev'ry  way. 
On  me  were  showered  down. 

4  Unworthy  as  I  am  indeed, 

Thy  gifts  were  not  withheld  : 
In  ev'ry  time  of  want  and  need, 
Thy'succor  never  fail'd. 

5  Mv  labors  for  this  day  I  close, 

And  cast  my  cares  away ; 
420 


EVENING  HYMNS,  559 

I  lay  me  down  to  take  repose, 

Until  another  day. 
But  first  my  off 'ring  I  will  bring 

To  thee,  my  Lord  and  God, 
And  praise  and  thank  thee,  O  my  King, 

For  all  thy  hand  bestow'd.  J. 


559 


C.  M. 


1  TTNTO  the  Lord,  my  gracious  Gfod, 
\J   I  offer  humble  praise  ; 

Whose  mercies  are  to  me  renew'd, 
Which  I  enjoy  always. 

2  How  great  his  love  to  me  has  been ! 

Beyond  the  reach  of  mind  ; 
Though  I  have  spent  this  day  in  sin, 
His  mercies  still  I  find. 

3  This  day  is  gone,  and  spent,  and  past, 

And  will  return  no  more  : 
Thus  to  eternity  I  haste, 
With  ev'ry  fleeting  hour. 

4  Witfc  ev'ry  closing  of  the  day, 

And  setting  of  the  sun, 
My  precious  moments  fly  away, 
And  choicest  minutes  run. 

5  Could  I  but  know  how  vile  I  am, 

And  feel  my  wretched  state, 
My  soul  would  fill  with  fear  and  shame,, 
With  sorrow  and  regret. 

6  O,  wretched  is  my  state  indeed, 

I  must  confess  and  own ; 
And  what  can  I,  poor  sinner,  plead, 
In  all  that  I  have  done  ? 

7  For  Jesus'  sake,  my  sins  forgive! 

Cause  me  in  peace  to  sleep  ; 
In  thy  protection  me  receive, 

And  safely  there  to  keep.  +% 

Kk  421 


560,  561  EVENING   HYMNS. 


560 


L.  M\ 

1  TJRAISE  thou,  my  soul,  the  Lord  on  high, 
ST  For  daily  strength  and  new  supply  ; 

For  keeping  me  this  day  from  ill, 
For  sending  me  his  blessings  still. 

2  Forgive  what  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
Cause  me  my  follies  to  bemoan  ; 
Defend  me  by  thy  mighty  arm, 

And  keep  me  all  this  night  from  harm. 

3  Let  me  with  sweet  and  calm  repose, 
Now  lying  down,  my  eve -lids  close  ; 
Let  me  awake  to  praise  thy  name, 
And  always  sing  thy  glorious  fame. 

4  0  keep  my  soul  from  dread  and  fear, 
No  pow'rs  of  darkness  enter  here  ; 
But  cause  thy  light  of  grace  to  shine, 
Into  this  darken'd  heart  of  mine.  +. 


561 


C  M. 

0  thee,  great  Lord,  my  heav'nly  King, 
My  pray'r  and  praise  shall  be, 
My  soul  shall  of  thy  mercies  sing, 
Which  thou  hast  shown  to  me. 


2  From  all  the  dangers  of  this  day, 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  kept  me  free  ; 
Thou  art  my  only  trust  and  stay, 
And  thankful  I  should  be. 

3  Now,  Lord,  this  day  is  past  and  gone, 

And  darkness  covers  me  ; 
Now  I  should  think  on  what  I  've  done. 
And  what  my  case  may  be. 

4  Have  I  to  thee  obedient  been, 

To  serve  thee  all  this  day  ? 
Have  I  this  day  avoided  sin, 
Have  I  not  gone  astray  ? 


EVENING   HtMNS,  b$% 

5  Could  I  but  know  how  vile  I  arn^ 

And  my  transgressions  see, 
Thy  mercies,  Lord,  I  durst  not  claim, 
Nor  lift  mine  eyes  to  thee. 

6  How  oft  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 

Have  I  offended  thee; 
Yet  1  my  Savior's  merits  plead, 
Which  have  aton'd  for  me. 

7  Therefore,  0  Lord  !  I  pray  to  thee, 

Forgive  what  1  have  done  ; 
My  gracious  Lord  will  pardon  me, 
For  Jesus'  sake  alone. 

8  And  now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep, 

To  take  my  needful  rest ; 
I  pray  the  Lord,  my  life  to  keep, 

As  he  may  think  it  best.  \, 

Ou2  C.  M. 

1  f  THREAD  Sovereign  let  my  ev'ning  song,- 
L  JL*   Like  holy  incense  rise  : 

Assist  the  off'i  ings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard  ; 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away, 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepar'd.] 

3  Perpetual  hlessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around, 
But  O  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found  ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  who  died, 

To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
423 


563,  564        EVENING  HYMNS. 

And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 

To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 
6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  Wood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 

Or  on  my  Savior's  breast. 


563 


C.  M. 

1  jT\  Lord,  thy  holy  angels  send, 
\J  To  guard  us  whilst  we  rest ; 

From  Satan's  wiles  our  lives  defend  ; 
May  us  no  harm  molest. 

2  Beneath  thy  shadow  we  repose. 

That  we  may  sweetly  sleep  ; 
May  we  in  peace  our  eye-lids  close. 
Whilst  heav'nly  guards  us  keep. 

3  Lord,  I  lie  down  to  take  my  rest, 

Let  troubles  flee  from  me, 
And  with  thy  care  may  I  be  blest ; 
May  I  repose  on  thee. 

4  May  I  again  from  slumbers  wake, 

To  praise  thy  blessed  name  ; 
Aurora's  golden  beams  partake  : 
Thy  love  and  care  proclaim.  d 


564 


L.  M. 
}    /~\  Jesus,  I  will  take  repose, 

\J  And  in  thine  arms  mine  eye-  lids  close : 

My  bed  shall  be  thy  oversight ; 

Thy  mercy  be  my  couch  this  night. 
2  My  pillow  soft  shall  be  thy  breast, 

Where  sleep  I  shall  enjoy,  and  rest  ; 

My  dreams  be  sweet  delights  that  flow  — 

From  thy  bless'd  word  to  saints  below. 

424 


EVENING  HYMNS-  565,  56* 

3  Oft  as  my  heart  doth  palpitate, 
Thy  loveliness  I  contemplate  : 
Jesus  my  soul  shall  thee  embrace, 
And  dwell  on  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

4  Oft  as  I  think  upon  thy  name, 
Methinks  I  should  aloud  proclaim  : 
O  Jesus,  Jesus  !  thou  art  mine  ; 

And  I  shall  be  forever  thine.  D.   h. 

jr£;r  c.  m. 

t/Uv        Lor&s  day  evening. 

1  "CIREQUENT  the  duy  of  God  returns, 
JL     To  shed  its  quick'ning  beams  ; 
And  yet,  how  slow  devotion  burns  ; 

How  languid  are  its  flames ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love — 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive  -r 

We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 

And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up — 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end: 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heav'nly  air, 

With  heav'nly  lustre  shine; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

P\C\C\  6  lines  8s. 

*JU\J  Evening  hymn  for  the  sick. 

1  T  am,  0  Lord,  with  pains  oppress'd  ; 
J.  And  now  I  '11  take  my  needful  rest : 
With  Jesus  I  will  fall  asleep, 

Who  on  the  sick  his  watch  doth  keep. 

I  also  think  of  thee,  my  God, 

And  threatening  death,  that  awful  rod. 

2  My  bed  is  like  the  grave,  design'd 
For  me  ;  they  both  engage  my  mind  : 

Kk  2  425 


566  EVENING  HYMNS. 

But  if  the  Lord  be  found  with  me, 
And  I  with  him  united  be, 

0  then  will  I  in  him  repose, 

And  in  his  care  mine  eye -lids*  close. 

3  As  I  am  cover'd  in  my  bed, 
Just  so  'twill  be  when  I  am  dead  ; 

1  shall  be  cover'd  o'er  with  ground. 
But  if  the  Lord,  with  me  is  found, 

I  rest  in  him,  if  in  my  bed, 
Or  if  I 'm  one  among  the  dead. 

4  Just  as  the  flame,  the  lamp's  arrav, 
Before  I  sleep,  is  blown  away, 
Just  so,  when  all  my  days  are  spent, 
My  soul  shall  leave  this  earthly  tent  :    . 
But  Christ,  my  Lord,  shall  never  flee, 
Though  death  before  mine  eyes  I  see. 

5  Undress'd,  I  think,  just  so  I'll  be, 
When  death  at  last  shall  call  on  me  ; 
Uncloth'd  I  '11  be,  and  borne  away, 
And  plac'd  within  a  vault  of  clay. 

Ye  earthly  robes  !  I  '11  leave  you  here  ; 
And,  cloth'd  in  God,  I  '11  there  appear, 

6  Just  as  my  chamber  's  clos'd  at  night, 
And  all  the  doors  secured  aright, 
That  I  may  sleep  in  peace  and  rest, 
And  none  perchance  my  sleep  molest, 
Just  so,  the  Lord  will  close  mine  eyes, 
And  let  me  sleep  in  him  likewise. 

7  As  with  the  rising  sun  I  '11  rise, 
And  leave  my  bed  of  rest  likewise, 
Just  so,  upon  that  glorious  day, 
Shall  L  arise,  when  Christ  shall  say  : 
"Arise  ye  blest !  attend  my  call  ! 
Enjoy  that  rest  prepar'd  for  all.  " 

8  These  happy  thoughts  engage  my  mind  ; 
With  these  content,  my  rest  1  find ; 

My  heart  shall  never  stray  from  thee, 
426 


sickneS9.  567,  568 

0  Christ !  in  thee,  my  trust  shall  be. 

0  happy  sleep  !  refulgent  night ! 
When  Christ  is  here,  that  shining  light. 

S.    A.    H, 

p:nn  cm. 

*J\J  I  Close  of  the  week. 

1  TJEGONE,  my  worldly  cares,  away, 
JLJ  Nor  dare  to  tempt  my  sight ; 
Let  me  begin  th' ensuing  day, 

Before  I  end  this  night. 

2  Yes,    let  the  work  ofpray'r  and  praise 

Employ  my  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Begin,  my  soul :  — thy  Sabbath  days 
Can  never  be  too  long. 

3  Let  the  past  mercies  of  the  week 

Excite  a  grateful  frame  ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  refuse  to  speak 
Some  good  of  Jesus'  name. 

4  On  wings  of  expectation  borne, 

My  hopes  to  heav'n  ascend; 

1  long  to  welcome  in  the  morn, 

With  thee  the  day  to  spend. 


SICKNESS. 


££Q  L.   M. 

zJvjkD      Visitation  oj  the  sick. 

1  TESUS,  the  patient's  surest  friend, 
J   Will  ever  to  his  case  attend  5 

He  was,   in  all,  like  man  distress'd, 
And  bore  the  curse  to  make  us  bless'd. 

2  In  all  afflictions  we  must  bear, 
We  are  the  objects  of  his  care ; 

427 


569  StCJuVESs, 

Though  we  are  made  to  feel  the  rod, 
It  is  to  draw  us  nearer  God. 

3  Sure,  we  have  reason  to  believe, 

He  knows  the  time  when  to  relieve*— 
When  to  remove  distress  and  pain, 
And  to  restore  our  health  again. 

4  He  guards  us  with  his  watchful  eye, 
While  we  do  live,  and  when  we  die: 

His  word  and  promises  are  sure, 
Nor  can  they  fail  for  evermore. 

5  If  thus  the  sons  of  God  we  be, 

We  must  not  seek  from  him  to  flee  ; 
When  his  afflicting  hand  we  feel, 
We  must  submit  unto  his  will. 

6  What,  though  we  suffer  for  a  while, 
Distress,  and  grief,  and  pain,  and  toil; 
Since  ev'ry  rod  and  ev'ry  smart 

Is  to  remorse  the  harden'd  heart. 

7  Then,  ye  distress'd,  be  not  afraid. 
Nor  let  your  minds  be  so  dismay'd  ; 
Christ,  your  physician,  makes  you  whole. 
Can  cure  the  body  and  the  soull  J. 


569 


C  M. 

1  i^O MM  IT  your  way  unto  the  Lord, 
\^    In  troubles  and  distress; 

And  let  his  promise  be  your  guard, 
Your  trust,  your  hope,  ana  peace. 

2  All  your  complaints  to  him  are  known* 

And  open  to  his  view  ; 
Your  ev'ry  sigh  and  ev'ry  groan 
He  hears,  and  answers  too. 

3  His  ways  and  dealings  all  arejnst, 

Though  not  as  men  request; 
Yet,  all  his  dispensations  must 
Then  answer  for  the  best. 
428 


SICKNESS.  570 

4  Though  pain  and  sickness  bear  you  down, 

Like  as  a  heavy  load, 
Yet  all  may  serve  to  gain  the  crown, 
Bestow'd  on  you  from  God. 

5  Here  view  the  footsteps  of  his  love, 

And  tokens  of  his  grace; 
Whom  he  relieves,  he  must  reprove, 
That  they  m,ay  learn  his  ways. 

6  And,  shouldst  thou  pass  the  vale  of  death, 

The  Lord'  will  be  thy  friend ; 
And  breathing  of  the  latest  breath, 

Thy  life  in  peace  shall  end.  J. 


570 


C.  M. 

1    (~^  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 
VJI   Behold  the  pains  I  feel; 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 
%  Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord, 
They  come  at  thy  command  ; 
I?ll  not  attempt  a  murm'ring  word 
Against  thy  chast'ning  hand. 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 

Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes ; 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand. 

We  moulder  to  the  dust*, 
Our  feeble  pow'rs  can  ne'er  withstand^ 
And  all  our  beauty  's  lost. 

5  I'm  but  a  sojourner  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  were; 
May  I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go, 
When  I  the  summons  hear. 

6  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  awhile, 

Before  my  last  remove. 


571,572  sickness. 

Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still* 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 


571 


L.  M. 

1  TT^HOM  man  forsakes  thou  wiltnotleave* 

▼  ▼     Ready  the  outcasts  to  receive  ; 
Though  all  my  simpleness  I  own, 
-nd  all  my  faults  to  thee  are  known. 

2  Ah  !  wherefore  did  I  ever  doubt? 
Thou  wilt  in  nowise  cast  me  out  : 
A  helpless  soul  that  comes  to  thee, 
With  only  sin  and  misery. 

0  Lord,  I  am  sick,  my  sickness  cure  : 
\  want ;  do  thou  enrich  the  poor  : 
tender  thy  mighty  hand  I  stoop  ; 

0  lift  the  abject  sinner  up  ! 
4   Lord,  I  am  blind,  be  thou  my  sight  : 
Lord,  I  am  weak,  be  thou  my  might ! 
A  helper  of  the  helpless  be, 
And  let  me  find  my  all  in  thee  ! 

f J  i  Aj  John  5.  4.   ch.  9.  7.  %  Kings  5.   10; 

1  ^TSTHEN  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are  nigh, 

v  ¥     Past  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly  ; 
Thine  arm,  almighty  God,  can  aid, 
When  sickness  grieves,  and  pains  invade. 

2  To  all  the  various  helps  of  ait 
Kindly  thy  healing  pow'r  impart; 
Bethesda's  bath  ret'usM  to  save, 
Unless  an  angel  bless'd  the  wave. 

3  All  med'cines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  from  thee  ; 

\nd  not  a  plant  which  spreads  the  plains, 
But  teems  with  healthy  when  heav'nordains. 
%  (lay  and  Siloanri's  pool,  we  find, 

At  heav'n's  command  restor'd  the  blind  ; 
430 


SICKNESS,  573 

And  Jordan's  waters  hence  were  seen 
To  wash  a  Syrian  leper  clean. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favors  still, 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will  ; 
Purge  my  foul  soul  from  ev'ry  stain, 
And  save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Can  such  a  wretch  for  pardon  sue  ? 
My  crimes,  my  crimes  arise  in  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  pray'r, 
And  pour  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  sighs, 
My  tortur'd  breast,  my  streaming  eyes  ; 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend, 

My  God,  my  Father,  and  my  Friend. 
$  These  lovelv  names  I  ne'er  could  plead, 
Had  not  thy  Son  vouchsaf'd  to  bleed  ; 
His  blood  procures  for  human  race 
Admittance  to  the  throne  of  grace. 

9  When  sin  has  shot  its  poison'd  dart, 
And  conscious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart, 
His  blood  is  all-sufficient  found 

To  draw  the  shaft  and  heal  the  wound. 

10  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin  ? 
What  venom  gives  such  pain  within  ? 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, 
Rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whole. 

11  0  !  if  I  trust  thy  sov'reign  skill, 
And  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 
Sickness  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me,  Lord,  at  last  to  thee. 

^7Q  .C-M-     . 

*J  /  eJ     Distress  in  a  lingering  disease, 
1       4     helpless  creature  here  1  lie, 
J\>  A  mere  abject  to  men  ; 
Tho'  day  and  night  for  help  I  cry, 
My  troubles  still  remain. 
4J1 


574  SICKNfcSS. 

2  No  prospect  of  relief  I  see, 

From  these,  my  heavy  chains  j 
An  act  of  wonder  it  would  be, 
To  free  me  of  my  pains. 

3  With  pains  confin'd  unto  my  bed, 

The  only  place  I  have  ; 
Perhaps  till  number'd  with  the  dead, 
And  shrouded  in  the  grave. 

4  But  what  impatience  do  I  feel, 

When  I  should  be  at  rest ! 
To  know  this,  is  my  Maker's  will, 
Which  serves  to  make  mebless'd. 

5  .My  troubles  are  increased  the  more, 

Of  greater  weight  they  are, 
Wrhen  I  must  feel  the  tempter's  pow'r. 
Who  would  have  me  despair. 

6  Who  tells  me  f  need  not  to  pray, 

Nor  trust  unto  the  Lord, 
That  I  am  but  a  castaway, 
That  cannot  be  restor'd. 

7  Should  Christ  afflict  his  people  thus  : 

This  is  the  tempter's  cry  ; 

Should  he  who  ever  loved  us, 

With  such  afflictions  try. 

8  But  0,  my  Savior,  bear  me  through, 

Still  keep  my  faith  alive  ; 
Help  me  to  keep  the  prize  in  view, 
Till  I  in  heav'n  arrive. 


574 


C.  M. 

IORD,  I  am  pain'd  ;  but  I  resign 
J  My  body  to  thy  will ; 
'Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine, 

Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 
Dark  are  thy  ways  of  providence, 
While  they  who  love  thee,  groan  : 
432 


SICKNESS.  575 

Thy  reasons  lie  conceal'd  from  sense, 

Mysterious  and  unknown. 
S  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak, 

And  plead  before  her  God, 
L#est  the  o'erburden'd  heart  should  break 

Beneath  thine  heavy  rod. 

4  These  mournful  groans  and  flowing  tears 

Give  my  poor  spirit  ease  ; 
Whilst  ev'ry  groan  my  Father  hears, 
And  ev'ry'tear  he  sees. 

5  Is  not  some  smiling  hour  at  hand 

With  peace  upon  its  wings  ? 
Give  it,  0  God,  thy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings. 
KHp?  C.  M. 

*J  I  tJ     For  such  as  are  expiring. 
1    1\/TY  warfare  now  will  soon  be  o'er, 
-LTjL  My  strugglings  will  be  past ; 
And  I  shall  pant  and  groan  no  more, 
But  be  reliev'd  at  last. 

%  I  soon  shall  breathe  my  latest  breath. 
And  see  an  end  to  pain  ; 
Therefore  I  will  submit  to  death  ! 
For  I  shall  live  again. 

3  Sure  I  can  never  be  deceiv'd 

By  him  who  died  for  me ; 
By  him  I  was  from  death  reprieved, 
And  set  at  liberty. 

4  Not  all  the  pow'rs  of  sin  and  death 

Against  me  can  prevail  ; 
Nor  all  the  force  from  hell  beneath, 
Shall  cause  his  word  to  fail. 

5  My  Savior  bears  me  saFely  through. 

And  brings  me  to  that  place, 
Where  all  his  glories  1  shall  view,. 
And  ever  see  his  face. 

LI  43a 


576  SICKNESS. 

6  Why  should  I  fear  to  go  from  hence, 

This  present  life  to  end  ? 

I  have  established  confidence, 

That  Jesus  is  my  friend. 

7  My  troubles  and  my  sorrows  cease, 

And  I  shall  be  at  rest  ; 
My  soul  shall  enter  into  peace, 
And  be  with  Jesus  blest. 

8  My  soul  desires  to  leave  this  clay, 

And  find  a  better  home  ; 
And  wait  that  bless'd  and  happy  day, 
To  see  my  Savior  come. 


576 


C  M. 


1  T^EATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 
I  9  And  bear  my  spirit  home  ; 

Whv  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 

2  With  heav'nly  weapons  I  have  fought 

The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Finish'd  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  wait  the  sure  reward. 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heavrn  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge  at  that  great  day 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  ^race  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone  ; 
But  all  that  love,  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5  Jesus,  the  Lord,  shall  gaard  me  safe 

From  ev'ry  ill  design  ; 
And  to  his  heav'nly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

6  God  is  mv  everlasting  aid, 

And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain  ; 
434. 


sickness.  577,  57& 

To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 
And  endless  praise.  ,  Amen. 

0  /   /  1  Sam.   15.  32. 

1  T^THEN,  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life, 

▼  V    My  trembling  soul  shall  stand, 
Waiting  to  pass  death's  awful  flood, 
Great  God,  at  thy  command ! 
%  When  weeping  friends  surround  my  bed, 
And  close  my  sightless  eyes  ; 
When  shatter'd  by  the  weight  of  years 
This  broken  body  lies  : 

3  When  ev'ry  long-lovjd  scene  of  life  • 

Stands  ready  to  depart ; 
When  the  last  sigh  that  snakes  the  frame 
Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart  : 

4  0,  thou  great  Source  of  joy  supreme, 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save, 
Dispel  the  darkness  that  surrounds 
The  entrance  to  the  grave  ! 

5  Lay  thy  supporting  gentle  hand 

Beneath  my  sinking  head  ; 
And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine^ 
Illume  my  dying  bed  ! 

6  Leaning  on  thy  dear  faithful  breast, 

May  I  resign  my  breath  ! 
And,  in  thy  fond  embraces,  lose 
*  The  bitterness  of  death  ln 


578 


L.  M. 

1    TTTHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die? 
V  V    What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  arei 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 
%  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
435 


679,  580         sickness. 

Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh!  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 
My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there, 

0  /  J  Job  19.   25-27. 

1  /^IREATGod!    1  own  the  sentence  just, 
vJl    And  nature  must  decay  : 

I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 

2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 

And  trample  on  the  tombs  : 

My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives — 

My  God,  my  Savior,   comes. 

3  The  mighty  Conqu'ror  shall  appear, 

High  on  a  royal  seat; 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquish'd  at  his  feet. 

4  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  skin. 

And  gnaw  mv  wasting  flesh, 
When  God  shall  build  my  bones  again, 
He'll  clothe  them  all  afresh. 

5  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face 

With  sirong  immortal  eyes, 
And  feast  upon  thy  unknown  grace 
With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

£QA    *  C  M. 

*J(D\J     Thanksgiving  after  sickness. 
I     INTERNAL  praises  to  my  Lord 
,j a  My  soul  desires  to  give  ; 
436 


SICKNESS.  581 

My  health,  it  is  again  restor'd, 
And  1  am  spar'd  to  live. 
t  My  feeble  body  lay  oppress'd  ; 
My  soul  was  fill'd  with  grief; 
1  was  on  ev'ry  side  distress'd, 
And  hopeless  of  relief. 
3  My  life  approach 'd  the  brink  of  death  ; 
Just  on  the  verge  1  lay  : 
I  nearly  breathM  my  latest  breath, 
Which  almost  fled  away. 
4>  Bat  God  has  still  prolong'd  my  days, 
Vouchsaf'd  my  life  to  save  ; 
And  I  will  live  unto  his  praise, 
^    Whilst  life  and  breath  I  have. 

5  His  mercies  1  will  ne'er  forget, 

But  thankful  will  I  be  : 
The  mercies  of  my  God  are  great, 
Which  he  has  shown  to  me. 

6  When  all  the  help  of  man  had  iail'd 

To  ease  me  of  my  pain — 
When  death  itself  almost  prevail'd, 
The  Lord  heJp'd  me  again. 

7  The  wonders  thou,  my  God,  hast  wrought, 

My  soul  shall  e'er  adore  ; 
Till  I  can  praise  thee  as  I  ought, 

And  thank  thee  evermore.  J. 

OOl  C.    M. 

1  Y7T7HEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 

V  V     Our  God  deserves  our  song  : 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Commands  them  fast  again. 
LI  2  437 


5$Z  SICKNESS, 

3  When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word, 

Then  no  disease  withstands  : 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly,  as  he  commands, 

4  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore, 
And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

5  To  him  I  cried,  "  Thy  servant  save, 

Thou  ever  good  and  just  : 
Thy  pow'r  can  rescue  from  the  grave — 
Thy  pow'r  is  all  my  trust !" 

6  He  heard,  and  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dried  my  falling  tears  : 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 
Through  my  remaining  years. 


582 


L.  M, 


1  "]\/TY  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up, 
J3A  Thee  I'll  extol  with  thankful  voice  ? 

Restor'd  by  thy  almighty  pow'r, 
With  fear  before  thee  I'll  rejoice. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  oppress'd, 
To  thee  I  cried,  and  thou  didst  save  : 
Thou  didst  support  my  sinking  hopes — 
My  life  didst  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  Wherefore,  ye  saints,  rejoice  with  me — 
With  me  sing  praises  to  the  Lord  : 

Call  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind, 
And  all  his  faithfulness  record. 

4  His  anger  is  but  short ;  his  love, 
Which  is  our  life,  hath  certain  stay  : 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 
But  joy  returns  with  rising  day! 

5  Then  what  I  vow'd  in  my  distress, 
In  happier  hours  1  now  will  give  j 

438 


SICKNESS.  53$ 

And  strive  that,  in  my  grateful  verse, 
His  praises  may  for  ever  live. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  blest  and  undivided  Three, 
The  one  sole  Giver  of  all  life, 
Glory  and  praise  for  ever  be! 


583 


L.  M. 

On  a  Fast-Day  in  time  of  plague,  or 
other  ravages  of  death. 

1  £~\  Hark  unto  the  sounding  bell! 

\J  What  doth  each  stroke  of  tolling  tell  ? 
* Tis  news  to  each  attentive  ear, 
Some  one  is  fitted  for  the  bier. 

2  Since  death  is  licens'd  here  to  rage, 
Without  respect  to  any  age, 

The  hoary  head,  and  youth  in  bloom, 
Depart  to  their  eternal  home. 

3  Death,  with  an  uncontrolled  force, 
Will  take  his  way,  and  have  his  course  : 
Infectious  air  and  pestilence 

Are  not  repuls'd  by  man's  defence. 

4  They  who  had  thoifght  the  world  their  own 
Are  with  the  meanest  class  cut  down: 
Both  kings  and  princes  have  to  die, 

And  lay  their  pow'rs  and  honors  by. 

5  This  is  our  just  reward  indeed  : 
What  can  we  say,  what  can  we  plead  ? 
Were  we  not  warn'd,  and  warn'd  again} 
But  all  we  heard,  we  heard  in  vain.       * 

6  But  now  we  feel,  we  learn  to  fear, 
God's  threaten'd  punishments  are  here  ; 
What  can  we  do,   but  plead  and  pray, 
That  God  may  turn  his  wrath  away  ?       J. 

439 


584,  585  SICKNESS. 

5o4i  Heb.  12!  1-11. 

1  TJAVE  mercy,  Lord,  onus,  we  pray— 
AX  Thy  grace  to  us  reveal : 

O  turn  thy  plagues  from  us  away, 
Though  we  deserve  them  well. 

2  Thy  punishments  are  justly  due, 

And  answer  to 'our  crimes; 
And  we  are  made  to  feel  them  too. 
In  these  distressing  times. 

3  Lord,  what  destruction  death  has  made  ! 

How  has  it  swept  our  towns  ! 
What  numbers  number'd  with  the  dead; 
In  neighb'ring  places  round  ! 

4  Death  visits  us  in  all  our  homes, 

And  there  makes  his  abode  ; 
And  hurries  mortals  to  their  tombs, 
That  sink  beneath  his  load. 

5  Well  may  we  sorrow,   weep,  and  mourn, 

And  pray  with  all  our  heart, 
That  God  in  mercy  may  return, 

And  bid  our  plagues  depart.  J. 

000  Psalm  91. 

1  |"TE  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God. 
JOL  Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode  ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade. 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

2  Then  will  I  say,  "  My  God,  thy  pow'r 
Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tow'r  : 

I,  that  am-form'd  of  feeble  dust, 
Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust." 

3  Thrice  happy  man!  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
Satan,  the  fowler,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways. 

4*0 


SICKNESS.  585 

4  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood 

(From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood) 
Under  her  feathers;  so  the  Lord 
Makes  his  own  arm  his  people's  guard. 

5  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire, 

God  is  their  life — his  wings  are  spread, 
To  shield  them  with  a  healthful  shade. 

6  If  vapors,  with  malignant  breath. 
Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death, 
Israel  is  safe  :  Thepoison'd  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

7  What  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side, 
At  thy  right  hand  ten  thousand  died  ; 
Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves, 
Amongst  the  dead,  amidst  the  graves. 

8  So,  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 
To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known, 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
Pass'd  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

9  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,   or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  bless'd. 

10  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfill  their  best  desire — 
From  sins  and  sorrows  setthern  free, 
And  bring  thy  children,  Lord,  to  thee. 

C   M. 
£CQ£J  Thanksgiving  for  the  delivery  of  the 
tJCDyj     plague,  or  other  mortal  diseases. 

Isa.    38.    17-22. 
1    T?TERNAL  praises  to  the  Lord, 
ma  Come,  Jet  us  join  to  give  : 
By  his  protection  and  his  guard, 
We  are  vet  spar'd  to  live. 
441 


537  SICKNESS. 

2  Whilst  many  of  our  fellow-men 

Were  quickly  caird  away  ; 
When  in  distress,  and  grief,  and  pai% 
They  dropp'd  their  house  of  clay. 

3  By  grace,  it  is  our  happy  lot 

To  have  respite  of  days  : 
It  is  God's  will  that  we  should  not 
Depart  without  his  grace. 

4  May  we  be  wise,  and  ne'er  forget 

The  troubles  we  were  in — 
With  sickness,  pain,  and  death  beset, 
As  just  reward  for  sin. 

5  But  he  has  turn'd  his  gracious  hand, 

And  laid  his  vengeance  by — 
Still  calls  on  this,  our  guilty  land: 
Turn  ye  !  why  will  ye  die  ? 

6  Then  let  us  thank  and  praise  our  God, 

By  whom  we  have  been  spar'd  ; 
And  bear  with  his  correcting  rod, 

Till  we  are  well  prepar'd.  J. 

C  M. 

Philip.  2.  25-30.  Ps.  30. 

1  f  I  SHANKS  be  to  God,  who  heard  our  pray'r^ 

JL    When  we  had  fears  and  doubt ; 
When  fierce  diseases  everywhere, 
Compass'd  our  land  about. 

2  When  death,  that  cruel  tyrant,   made 

Poor  mortals  feel  his  pow'r  ; 
Who  to  another  world  have  fled, 
And  will  return  no  more. 

3  How  melancholy  was  the  sound, 

To  hear  the  dying  groan  : 

Can  no  relief  or  help  be  found, 

Till  we  are  fled  and  gone? 

4  And  must  our  troubled  spirits  fly 

To  God,  who  first  them  gave.1 
4*2 


7 


DEATH.  58S 

Our  bodies  only  made  to  die, 
And  moulder  in  the  grave? 

5  Great  God  !  how  mournful  was  the  scene, 

Where'er  this  was  the  case; 
But  great  thy  mercies  e'er  have  been, 
To  those  who  trust  thy  grace. 

6  Thanks  be  to  God,  that  we  are  spar'd 

To  see  the  present  day  : 
0  make  us  ready,   gracious  Lord> 

Till  we  be  call'd  away.  {• 


DEATH. 


C   M. 

Death  in  general. 


1  fT^RUE  christians  need  not  fear  to  die, 

J.     Or  to  depart  from  here  ; 
Since  death  bears  them  to  God  on  high, 
Where  their  great  treasures  are. 

2  No  pain,  or  groan,  or  dying  strife, 

Should  fright  their  souls  away; 
Since  they  shall  find  abetter  life, 
Soon  as  they  leave  this  clay. 

3  Let  me  depart,  my  Lord  to  meet, 

And  stretch  my  feeble  hands, 
And  grasp  the  joys  that  are  complete, 
In  yonder  happy  lands. 
;  4  Then  let  me  bow  my  dying  head 
Into  the  arms  of  death, 
And  rest  in  Christ,  my  dying  bed, 

And  breathe  my  latest  breath.  ±. 

443 


5S9,    590  DEATH. 


589 


C   M. 

Phil.   1.  21-25. 


1   HMO  live  in  Christ,  is  life  indeed, 
JL    And  so  to  die/ is  gain; 
Since  by  his  death  my  soul  is  freed 
From  sin  and  endless  pain. 
-  My  soul  desires  with  him  to  be, 
And  see  him  as  he  is  : 
That  grace  which  he  bestows  on  me 
Confirms  that  I  am  his. 

3  I  harbor  neither  doubt  nor  fear 

That  I  shall  be  deceiv'd  ; 
That  I  shall  see  my  Savior  there, 
In  whom  I  bere  be'iev'd. 

4  Though  here  I  bear  the  cross  awhile 

And  suffer  with  my  Lord  ; 
For  all  ray  labor,  pain,  and  toil. 
He  will  be  my  reward. 

5  When  he  shall  raise  me  from  the  dust. 

And  fashion  me  anew. 
I  '11  be  permitted,  with  the  just, 
His  face  in  heav'n  to  view. 


590 


L.  M. 

1  "\7£  care'ess  sons  of  men,  be  wise  ! 

X     Here  view  the  corpse  be:ore  your  eyes- 
The  soul  has  left  the  house  of  clay, 
And  some  where  else  she  has  her  stay. 

2  The  world  of  spirits  is  her  home. 
There  to  remain  till  Christ  shall  come 
To  raise  the  body  from  the  dust  : 
That  of  the  wicked  and  the  just. 

3  The  body  laid  into  the  tomb, 
Has  its  remote  and  silent  home, 
Where  darkness  and  destruction  reign, 
Till  it  is  rais'd  to  life  again. 

444 


DEATH.  591 

4  But  0  the  soul  that  never  dies  ! 
Which,  when  the  body  shall  arise, 
Shall  meet  and  join  her  former  mate. 
And  share  with  it  her  destin'd  fate. 

5  How  happy  shall  that  moment  be, 
When  we  shall  meet  the  Lord,  and  see 
That,  by  his  merits  and  his  grace, 
We've  found  a  better  home  and  place! 

6  But  O,  how  gloomy  is  the  thought ! 
To  think  that  sinners  must  be  brought 
To  stand  and  hear  the  Savior  say  : 

"  Depart  from  me,  ye  curs'd,  away." 

7  Ye  living,  then,  come  take  a  view, 
Remember,  ye  are  mortals  too  ; 

Seek  ye  the  Lord,  and  watch  and  pray  ! 
Be  ready  for  your  dying  day.  £. 

Oyl         •     2  Tim'.  fV,  8. 

1  1VT  O  W  my  departure  is  at  hand — 
jjl    From  hence  I  must  remove, 
To  join  the  bless' d  celestial  band, 

In.  the  bright  realms  above. 

2  My  warfare  and  contests  are  o'er, 

And  I  can  welcome  death  : 
In  spite  of  sin  and  Satan's  pow'r, 
I  fought  and  kept  the  faith. 

3  And  thus  I  finished  my  course, 

And  passed  safely  through  : 
My  Lord,  who  conquers  ev'ry  force, 
Made  me  to  conquer  too, 

4  My  conflicts  and  debates  are  past, 

And  my  salvation  'a  seal'd  : 
My  victories  are  gain'd  at  last, 
Now  as  I  quit  the  field. 

5  The  crown  of  life,  Uid  up  for  me 

And  all  who  love  tne  Lord, 
Mm  445 


592,   593  DEATH. 

For  all  my  sufferings  here;  shall  be 
A  gracious,  great  reward. 


592 


C  M. 


1  /~\UR  days  on  earth  are  sad  and  few, 

\J  Distress'd  on  ev'ry  side: 
In  all  our  lives  we  find  it  true — 
This  cannot  be  denied. 

2  The  age  of  three  score  years  and  ten, 

An  age  that  few  do  live  : 
But  sorrow,  trouble,  grief,  and  pain, 
Are  all  that  age  can  give. 

3  Why  should  it  be  our  chief  concern, 

To  grasp  at  shadows  here? 
Much  greater  lessons  could  we  learn, 
To  make  us  happy  there. 

4  We  know  that  we  are  born  to  die : 

Were  all  the  world  our  own, 
Yet  swift  our  precious  moments  fly, 
And  quickly  are  we  gone. 

5  May  God  be  pleas'd  to  grant  us  grace, 

And  make  us  wise  to  know, 
That  we  may  seek  a  better  place 

Than  all  this  world  below.  J. 


593 


C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  hope  and  confidence! 
J   My  Savior,  life,  and  peace  ! 

I  know  that  thou  art  my  defence — 
Thy  love  will  never  cease. 

2  The  long  and  tedious  night  of  death 

Can't  cause  me  to  despair  : 
My  hope,  my  trust,  my  living  faith, 
Removes  all  doubts  and  fear. 

3  Jesus,  my  Lord,  for  ever  lives^ 

And  I  shall  live  likewise 
446 


DEATtf.  594 

Yes,  I  shall  be  where  Jesus  is, 
And  see  him  with  my  eyes. 

4  Why  should  I  doubt  or  feel  afraid, 

Since  Jesus  is  my  friend  ? 
Like  members  with  a  living  head, 
With  him  I  shall  ascend. 

5  Like  him,  I  shall  be  glorified, 

And  worship  at  his  throne  ; 
And  live  for  him  who  for  me  died^ 
Arid  wholly  be  his  own. 

6  Tho'  I  must  lay  this  body  down, 

To  mingle  with  the  clay, 
Till  Waken'd  by  the  trumpet  sound, 

In  that  great  solemn  day. 
Then  I  shall  be  restor'd  again, 

And  like  the  angels  shine  ; 
No  more  expos'd  to  death  or  pain, 

Immortal  and  divine.  J. 


594 


C.  M. 

]    TTARK!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound 
Jl1  My  ears  attend  the  cry  : 
"  Ye  living  men,   come,  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 
t   Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
In  spite  of  all  your  tow'rs  ! 
The  tall,  the  wisej  the  rev'rend  head, 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God!  is  this  our  certain  doom? 

And  are  we  still  secure? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more! 

4  Grant  us  the  pow'r  of  quickening  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  : 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 
447 


505,  596  DEATH. 


595 


C.  M. 

1  f  I  TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

JL    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast; 

A  fleeting  hour  of  time  : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flow'r  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move, 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  : 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  the  noise  is  vain, 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show — 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore  : 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  sho«ld  I  wish  or  wait  for,  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  ^nd  dust  ? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain. 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  resign  my  earthly  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall; 
1  give  my  mortal  int'rest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 


596 


L,  M. 

1  npHAT  awful  hour  will  soon  appear, 

J.     Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies, 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here 
Will  vanish  from  my  closing  eyes. 

2  Death  calls  my  friends,  my  neighbors,  hence, 
And  none  resist  the  fatal  dart : 
Continual  warnings  strike  my  sense, 

And  shall  they  fail  to  strike  my  heart  ? 
4M 


DEATH.  597 

3  Think,  O  ray  soul !  how  much  depends 
On  the  short  period  of  to-day  : 

Shall  time,  which  heav'n  in  mercy  lends., 
Be  negligently  thrown  away? 

4  Thy  remnant  minutes  strive  to  use; 
Awake,  rouse  ev'ry  active  pow'r  ; 
And  not  in  dreams  and  trifles  lose 
This  little,  this  important  hour  ! 

5  Lord  of  my  life!  inspire  my  heart 
With  heav'nly  ardor,  grace  divine; 
Ts'or  let  thy  presence  e'er  depart, 

For  strength,  and  life,  and  death  are  thine. 

6  O  teach  me  the  celestial  skill, 
Each  awful  warning  to  improve; 

And,  while  my  days  are  short'ning  still, 
Prepare  me  for  the  joys  above ! 

/TQ7  C.   M. 

tjts  i      Death  of  friends  and  relations. 

1  l\/f  UST  friends  and  kindred  droop  &.  die^ 
j3JL   And  helpers  be  withdrawn  ; 

While  sorrow,  with  a  weeping  eye, 
Counts  up  our  comforts  gone  ? 

2  Be  thou  our  comfort,  mighty  God  ! 

Our  helper  and  our  friend ; 
Nor  leave  us  in  this  dang'rous  road. 
Till  all  our  trials  end. 

3  0  may  our  feet  pursue  the  way 

Our  pious  fathers  led  ; 
While  love  and  holy  zeal  obey 
The  counsels  of  the  dead. 

4  Let  us  be  wean'd  from  earthly  joys ; 

Let  hope  our  grief  dispel  : 
The  dead  in  Jesus  shall  arise, 
In  endless  bliss  to  dwell. 
Mm  2  449 


598, 599  Death. 


598 


C.  M. 

1  VyfTHILE  to  the  grave  our  friends  are 

T  V    Around  their  cold  remains,      [borne, 
How  all  the  tender  passions  mourn, 
And  each  fond  heart  complains  ! 

2  But  down  to  earth,  alas  !  in  vain 

We  bend  our  weeping  eyes  : 
Ah!   let  us  leave  these  seats  of  pain, 
And  upwards  learn  to  rise. 

3  Hope  cheerful  smiles  amid  the  gloom, 

And  beams  a  healing  ray; 
And  guides  us  from  the  darksome  tomb, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  To  those  bright  courts  when  hope  ascends, 

She  calms  the  swelling  woe: 
In  hope  we  meet  our  happy  friends, 
.  And  tears  forget  to  flow. 

5  Then  let  our  hearts  repine  no  more, 

That  earthly  comfort  dies  ; 

But  lasting  happiness  explore, 

And  ask  it  from  the  skies. 

'iQQ     ~    M  M- 

*J*J  *J         Death  of  a  parent, 

I  1 1  THOUGH  nature's  voice  you  must  obey. 
A  Think,  while  your  swelling  griefs  o'er- 
That  hand,  which  takes  your  joys  away,  [flow, 
That  sov'reign  hand  can  heal  your  woe. 

%  And,  while  your  mournful  thoughts  deplore 
The  parent  gone,  remov'd  the  friend  ! 
With  hearts  resign'd,  his  grace  adore, 
On  whom  your  nobl"er  hopes  depend. 

3  Does  he  not  bid  his  children  come 

Thro'  death's  dark  shades  to  realms  of  light? 
Yet,  when  he  calls  them  to  their  home, 
Shall  fond  survivors  mourn  their  flight? 
450 


DEATtf.  600 

4  His  word; — here  let  your  souls  rely — 
Immortal  consolation  gives : 

Your  heav'nly  Father  cannot  die, 
Th'  eternal  Friend  for  ever  lives. 

5  O,  be  that  best  of  friends  your  trust; 
On  his  almighty  arm  recline  : 

He,  when  your  comforts  sink  in  dust, 
Can  give  you  comforts  more  divine. 


600 


C.  M. 

Burial  of  an  infant. 


1  "\7E  christian  parents,  dry  your  tears j 

X     0  why  should  they  be  shed  ! 
This  may  console  your  cares  and  fears, 
JesUs  will  raise  the  dead. 

2  Your  infants  laid  into  the  earth, 

Which  grieves  you  to  the  heart  : 
A  short  time  they  survive  their  birth, 
Until  they  must  depart, 

3  Your  tender  branches  torn  away, 

To  wither  in  their  bloom  ; 
But  look  ye  forward  to  the  day, 
When  Christ  the  Lord  shall  come. 

4  Then  shall  your  children  be  restor'd, 

And  never  die  again  : 
But  live  and  dwell  with  Christ,  the  Lord, 
And  freed  from  death  and  pain. 

5  Then  shall  their  bodies  be  renew'd, 

And  like  the  Savior's  shine; 
Consisting  not  of  flesh  and  blood, 
But  heav'nly  and  divine. 

6  How  happy  will  your  meeting  be5 

Before  the  Savior's  face! 
Where  your  dear  children  you  shall  See, 
In  heav'n,  that  happy  place.  t. 

451 


601,  602  DEATH. 

601 

1  AS  fade  f  he  lovely  bloomin  g  flow*rs# 
J\.  And  with  the  winds  do  fly, 

Just  such  are  they  who  live  but  hours, 
,     And  only  born  to  die. 

2  It  is  beyond  the  greatest  art, 

To  move  that  load  of  care  ; 
It  wounds  the  tender  parents'  heart, 
Which  nature  has  to  bear. 

3  O  let  the  gospel  then  be  nigh, 

It  is  the  strongest  aid  ; 
Such  consolations  never  die, 
That  Christ  shall  raise  the  dead. 


602 


C  M. 

1  11"    IFE  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour  : 
JLi  How  soon  the  vapor  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flow'r, 

That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once  lov'd  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs; 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled, 
And  wither'd  all  her  joys. 

3  But  wait  the  interposing  gloom, 

And  lo  !  stern  winter  flies; 
And,  dress'd  in  beauty's  fairest  bloom, 
The  flow'ry  tribes  arise. 

4  Hope  looks4)eyond  the  bounds  of  time, 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

5  Then  cease,  fond  nature !  cease  thy  tears : 

Religion  points  on  highj — 
There  everlasting  spring  appears, 
And  joys  that  cannot  die. 
452 


603 


DEATH.  603,  604 

C.  M. 

Death  and  burial  of  a  minister. 


1  Bj^AR  from  affliction,  toil,  and  care, 
Jl     The  happy  soul  is  fled: 

The  breathless  clay  shall  slumber  here, 
Among  the  silent  dead. 

2  The  gospel  was  his  joy  and  song, 

E'en  to  his  latest  breath  : 
The  truth  he  had  proclaim'd  so  long 
Wis  his  support  in  death, 

3  Now  he  resides  where  Jesus  is, 

Above  this  dusky  sphere  : 
His  soul  was  ripen'd  tor  that  bliss, 
While  yet  he  sojourri'd  here. 

4  The  Churches'  loss  we  all  deplore, 

And  shed  the  facing  tear  ; 
Since  we  shall  see  his  face  no  more, 
Till  Jesus  shall  appear. 

5  But  we  are  hasting  to  the  tomb  : 

0  may  we  ready  stand  ! 
Then,  dearest  Lord,  receive  us  home, 
To  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

or\A  L.  M. 

vily^  At  the  interring  of  the  corpse. 

1  TTJ ERE  we  commit  unto  the  dust, 
JLA  This  body  in  the  grave  to  rest ; 
We  place  it  here,  awhile  to  stay, 
Here  for  to  moulder  and  decay. 

2  Not  here  forever  to  remain  ; 

For  Christ  will  raise  the  dead  again, 
In  that  great  day  when  he  shall  come, 
To  fix  and  settle  all  our  doom- 

3  In  judgment  we  must  all  appear, 
And  show  how  we  have  lived  here  ; 
Our  just  reward  we  shall  receive, 
Such  as  the  righteous  Judge  shall  give. 

453 


605  ,         DEATtf. 

4  0  man  !  be  wise,  learn  what  thou  art, 
Be  wise,  and  act  the  prudent  part ; 
Thou  canst  not  always  here  remain  ; 
Thou  must  return  to  dust  again. 

5  Our  days,  how  soon  they  pass  away  ! 
In  this  vain  world,  how  short  our  stay  ! 
When  all  our  pain  and  toil  is  past, 
Then  death  will  bear  us  off  at  last. 

6  Why  should  we,  then,  for  earthly  toys, 
Exchange  a  life  of  endless  joys  ? 
Should  we  so  blind  and  careless  be, 
To  trifle  with  eternity  ? 

7  0  Lord,  in  mercy  grant  us  grace, 
Teach  us  to  number  all  our  days, 
And  in  thy  service  each  to  spend, 
Until  this  mortal  life  shall  end. 

9U0  Gen.'  3.'l9. 

1  nnHIS  body  in  the  grave  is  laid, 

X     Here  to  return  to  dust  : 

As  God  to  father  Adam  said, 

That  all  our  bodies  must. 

2  Not  here  for  ever  to  remain, 

For  Christ  himself  shall  come, 
And  call  the  dead  to  live  again, 
And  raise  them  from  the  tomb. 

3  The  graves  must  all  s;ive  up  their  dead, 

And  ev'ry  other  place  ; 
God's  great  commands  must  be  obeyM, 
And  all  the  dead  must  lise. 

4  All  must  appear  before  their  Lord, 

And  their  just  sentence  hear  ; 
Likewise  receive  their  just  reward, 
Such  as  their  actions  were. 
4-54 


DEATH.  60$ 

5  May  we  be  wise  while  here  we  live  ; 

0  may  we  seek  and  try, 
And  take  advice,  as  Christ  doth  give, 
To  live,  and  learn  to  die. 

6  How  swift  our  precious  moments  pa.ss, 

How  soon  our  days  are  fled  ; 
Prepar'd  or  unprepar'd,  alas  ! 
We  're  number'd  with  the  dead. 

7  0  careless  man,  be  wise,  and  think, 

What  will  become  of  thee  : 
Who  now  art  standing  on  the  brink 
Of  vast  eternity,  {.. 

606  s  m 

1  A  ND  must  this  body  die  ? 
X\  This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 

And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay? 

2  Corruption,  earth,   and  worms, 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 

Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes, 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 
And  often  from  the  skies 

Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace, 
Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine; 

And  ev'ry  shape,  and  ev'ry'face, 
Look  heav'nly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love: 

We  would  adore  his  grace  betow, 
Afld  sing  his  povv'r  above. 
455 


607  DEATH. 

6       Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these,  our  humble  songs; 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise, 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 


C.  M. 


607 

1  \\T  HY  do  we   mourn  departing  friends  ? 

▼  ?     Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
"Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upwards  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume, 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  soften'd  ev'ry  bed  : 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying  Htad  r 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way  : 
Up  to  the  Lord  then  shall  we  fly, 
At  the  great  rising-day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground — 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies  ! 

456 


RESURRECTION. 


608 


C.  M. 

1  flpHE  winter  past,  reviving  flow'rs 

JL    Anew  shall  paint  the  plain  ; 
The  woods  shall  hear  the  voice  of  spring, 
And  flourish  green  again. 

2  Shall  man  depart  this  earthly  scene, 

Ah !  never  to  return  ! 
No  second  spring  of  life  revive 
The  ashes  of  the  urn  ! — 

3  "  Shall  life  revisit  dying  worms, 

And  spread  the  insect's  wing  ? 
And  oh  —  shall  man  awake  no  more. 

The  Savior's  name  to  sing  ? 
-fc  Cease — all  ye  vain  desponding  fears  ; 

When  Christ  from  darkness  sprang, 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heav'n  with  praises  rang. 

5  The  trump  shall  sound; — the  gates  of  death 
Shall  make  his  children  way  ; 
From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumb'rers  spring, 
And  shine  in  endless  day." 


609 


C.   M. 


1    TTOW  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign, 
Ij|  And  triumph  o'er  the  just, 
While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 
i  Lo!  1  behold  the  scatter'd  shades  ! 
The  dawn  of  heav'n  appears  : 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 
3  I  hear  the  voice," ye  dead  arise, *• 
And  lo  !  the  graves  obey  ; 
Nn  457 


610,  611  RESURRECTION. 

And  waking  saints  with  joyful  eyes 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

4  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  mid  -  way  air  ; 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  bow  before  him  there. 

5  0  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  cloth'd  in  white  ! 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 


610 


L.  M. 


1  IVy  O,  I  '11  repine  at  death  no  more  ; 
X^l    But,  calm  and  cheerful,  will  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave, 
These  dying,  with'ring  limbs  of  mine. 

2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust ; 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning  !  through  the  skies, 
And  usher  in  that  glorious  day  ; 

Gome  quickly,  Lord  !  cut  short  the  hours  : 
Thy  ling'ring  wheels,  how  long  they  stay  ! 

4  Haste,  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love, 
Rouse  all  the  p;ous  sleeping  clay, 
That  we  may  join  in  heav'nlv  joys, 
And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  day. 


611 


L.  M. 

1  fin  HE  saints,  who  now  in  Jesus  sleep, 

X     His  own  almighty  pow'r  shall  keep, 
Till  dawns  the  bright  illustrious  day, 
When  death  itself  shall  die  away. 

2  How  loud  shall  our  glad  voices  sing, 
When  Christ  .his  risen  saints  shall  bring 

458 


JUDGMENT,  612 

From  beds  of  dust,  and  sleeping  clay, 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day  ! 
3  When  Jesus  we  in  glory  meet, 
Our  utmost  joys  shall  be  complete ; 
When  landed  on  that  heav'nly  shore, 
Death  and  the  curse  shall  be  no  more,  r 


GENERAL  JUDGMENT. 


612 


L.  M. 


1  "DEMEMBER,  man,  that  awful  day, 
X\  When  all  in  judgment  must  appear, 
When  none  can  screen  or  flee  away, 
But  stand,  their  sentence  there  to  hear, 

2  When  all  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
Yea  all  that  are  of  Adam's  race, 

From  east  and  west,  and  south  and  norths 
'Are  calPd  before  their  Judge's  face. 

3  Impartial  judgment  then  shall  pass3 
Without  indulgence  or  regard  ; 
And  ev'ry  rank  and  ev'ry  class, 
Receive  its  just  and  due  reward. 

4  There  no  respect  to  man  is  paid, 
But  all  must  stand  the  solemn  test  : 
The  beggar  and  the  crowned  head, 
Must  be  for  ever  curs'd  or  bless'd. 

5  Those  sins  and  vices  here  conceal'd,  / 
And  hidden  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
Shall  be  to  public  view  reveal'd, 
With  ev'ry  blot  and  guilt  and  stain. 

6  What  dread  will  seize  the  guilty  mind, 
And  what  a  burning  hell  within  ; 

459 


615  JUDGMENT. 

What  horrors  will  those  wretches  find, 
Who  liv'd  and  died  in  willful  sin. 
7  Oar  minds  impress'd  with  such  a  thought, 
Should  fill  our  hearts  with  holy  fear, 
And  this  should  never  be  forgot : 
In  judgment  we  must  all  appear.  J. 


613 


S.  M. 


1  "VT UST  l  in  judgment  stand  ? 
.I.TX   Before  my  Lord  appear  ; 

Shall  I  appear  at  his  right  hand  ? 
Or  sentenc'd  to  despair  ? 

2  Will  then  my  Savior  say  : 

"  Come,  join  the  heav'nly  hosts  ?" 
Or  must  I  then  be  driv'n  away> 
To  the  infernal  coasts  ? 

3  0  what  will  be  my  state, 
When  I  from  hence  shall  flee  ? 

O  matters  of  the  greatest  weight! 
To  lanch  eternity  ? 

4  It  strikes  an  awful  gloom, 
Far  more  than  I  can  tell, 

When  I  think  on  the  life  to  come, 
And  where  I  am  to  dwell. 

5  To  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies, 

And  my  great  Judg;e  in  glory  crownM, 
What  fears  will  then  arise  ! 

6  0  how  shall  I  appear, 

In  that  tremendous  day  ? 
When  I  my  Judge's  voice  shall  hear 
Say,  "  come,  or  go  away  1 " 

7  0  Savior  !  hear  my  pray'r  ; 
Such  witness  grant  to  me  : 

Make  me  assur'd,  when  I  appear, 
That  I  shall  go  with  thee. 
460 


JUDGMENT.  614,615 


614 


L.  M. 

1    TJE  comes  !  he  comes  !  the  Judge  severe ; 
JlI  The  seventh  trumpet  speaks  him  near; 
His  lightnings  flash,  his  thunders  roll ; 
How  welcome  to  the  faithful  soul ! 

%  From  heav'n  angelic  voices  sound, 
See  the  almighty  Jesus  crown'd  ! 
Girt  with  omnipotence  and  grace, 
And  glory  decks  the  Savior's  face, 

3  Descending  on  his  azure  throne, 

He  claims  the  kingdoms  for  his  own  ; 
The  kingdoms  all  obey  his  word, 
And  hail  him  their  triumphant  Lord  ! 

4  Shout  all  the  people  of  the  sky, 
And  all  the  saints  of  the  Most  High  ; 
Our  Lord  who  now  his  right  obtains, 
For  ever  and  for  ever  reigns. 

ViD  Psalm  51. 

r  npHE  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne, 
JL     Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh  ; 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 
%  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 
"  Judgment  will  ne'er  begin  ;" 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay, 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

3  Thron'd  on  a  cloud,  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way  ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm, 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heav'n  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come, 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear, 
His  justice  and  their  doom, 
Nn  2  461 


616,  617  JUDGMENT* 

5  "  But  gather  all  my  saints,''  he  cries, 

"That  made  their  peace  with  God, 
By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
And  seaPd  it  with  his  blood. 

6  Their  faith  and  works  brought  forth  to  light, 

Shall  make  the  world  confess 
My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 
And  heav'n  adore  my  grace. 5> 


616 


L.  M. 

1  T^TERNITY  is  just  at  hand  !  — 

■■  i  And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand  , 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away. 

2  But  an  eternity  there  is 

Of  endless  woe,  or  endless  bliss  ; 
And  swift  as  time  fulfills  its  round, 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

3  What  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind  ! 
They  're  gone!  but  where? — ah,  pause  &  see, 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity. 

4  Sinner  !  canst  thou  for  ever  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell  ; 

And  is  death  nothing,  then,  to  thee ; 
Death,  and  a  dread  eternity  ? 

Al  Hf       8' 7' 8' 7'  8' 8' 7' 

Ul  /    " Es  ist  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit." 
1    rT^HE  trumpet  sounds  ! — the  day  is  come  : 
X    Jesus  the  Lord  revealing 
To  men  their  day  of  final  doom, 

Their  fate  forever  sealing. 
He  comes  !  the  Son  of  man  is  here, 
Borne  on  the  clouds,  see  him  appear, 
Array 'd  in  robes  of  Judgment* 

462 


JUDGMENT.  617 

%  Earth's  fleeting  schemes  of  error  fail, 

But  firm  the  truth  of  ages  ; 
Now  right  divides  with  even  scale; 

And  sin  receives  its  wages. 
Repentance  has  no  longer  space, 
Art  and  deception  have  no  place; 

'Twere  vain  to  seek  false  witness. 

3  Here  on  the  brink  of  endless  fate, 

Each  takes  his  sev'ral  station  ; 
All  who  have  Hv'd,  both  small  and  great3 

Since  first  the  world's  creation. 
Each  by  th'  Omniscient  seen,  they  standi 
For  Justice  from  th'  Almighty's  hand, 

All  wait  the  solemn  sentence. 

4  He  speaks  ! — the  list'ning  skies  are  stilly 

All  eyes  on  Jesus  center  ; 
While  awe  and  dread  their  bosoms  fill, 

"Come  ye  your  kingdom  enter," 
He  says  to  those  who  mercy  sought ; 
But  unto  those  who  priz'd  it  not, 

u  Depart  from  me  ye  cursed." 

5  0  Lord,  with  what  resistless  might 

Thy  doom  of  Justice  sounded  ; 
The  sinners  who  refus'd  thy  right, 

Sink  down  to  hell  confounded  ; 
Where  meets  them  deep  unmingled  woe  I 
Ah,  who  can  ever  save  them  now? 

All  hope  is  gone  forever. 

6  But  lo,  the  saints  around  on  high, 

Cloth'd  with  the  light  of  heaven  ; 
Their  Savior  leads  them  through  the  skj? 

What  bursts  of  joy  are  given  : 
For  now  they  see  with  raptur'd  eyes, 
That  faith  and  love  receiv'd  the  prize, 

Through  grace,  rich,  free,  abounding, 

7  And  see  !  they  take  the  mansions  bright^ 

Where  God  prepar'd  their  dwelling  ; 
463 


618  HEAVEN. 

Like  angels  now,  and  to  their  sight 

Onward  their  joys  are  swelling. 
They  saw  in  part  —  now  all  is  clear, 
No  care,  no  sorrow  enter  here, 

To  break  their  bliss  unceasing. 
8  Oh,  Jesus,  from  thy  judgment- bar, 

Would  I  reflection  borrow, 
To  nerve  me  'gainst  o'erwhelming  cares 

From  wants  of  earthly  sorrow. 
To  teach  my  mind  above  to  mount, 
While  mindful  of  my  last  account, 

I  search  thy  truth  for  guidance. 


HEAVEN  AND  FUTURE  HAPPINESS, 


618 


C.  M. 

1  TTOW  greatly  will  my  soul  rejoice  ! 
XX    How  happy  will  I  be  : 

When  I  shall  hear  my  Savior's  voice 
Say,  "  come  ye  unto  me. " 

2  "  O  come,  ye  blessed,  and  possess, 

Your  kingdom  is  prepar'd  : 
For  all  your  troubles  and  distress, 
You  have  a  great  reward.  " 

3  With  joy  I  shall  to  Jesus  go, 

My  Savior,  Lord,  and  Friend  ; 
And  all  my  sorrows  here  below, 
For  evermore  shall  end. 

4  There  I  shall  dwell  at  his  right  hand, 

And  freed  from  ev'ry  pain  ; 
Remov'd  from  danger  I  shall  stand, 
And  ne'er  distress'd  again. 
464 


HEAVEN.  691 

5  There  I  shall  eat  that  living  bread, 

And  shall  forever  Hve  ; 
Drink  of  the  fount  and  living  head, 
Which  Christ  my  Lord  shall  give. 

6  I  shall  be  blest  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 

That  blood  which  freely  stream'd, 
By  which  I  have  access  to  God, 
And  know  myself  redeem'd. 

7  My  soul  with  joy  is  entertain'd, 

In  Jesus'  kingdom  here  ; 
But  greater  treasures  will  be  gain'd, 
When  I  shall  enter  there.  ±. 


619 


L.  M. 

1  T?XCEEDING  great  is  the  reward, 

J_i  To  those  who  strive  to  serve  the  Lord; 
Who  persevere  and  still  endure, 
To  war  with  sin  and  Satan's  pow'r. 

2  By  self-  experience  they  know, 
What  sorrows  they  must  undergo, 
'Till  they  obtain  and  gain  the  field, 
'Till  ev'ry  foe  to  them  must  yield. 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  run  this  course, 
In  spite  of  Satan  and  his  force  : 

They  gain  the  vict'ry  and  the  prize, 
And  enter  in  eternal  joys. 

4>  Their  sufferings,  conflicts,  war,  and  strife 
Will  fit  them  tor  a  better  life  : 
Such  happiness  they  never  knew, 
Shall  then  be  open  to  their  view. 

,5  In  yonder  world  shall  be  reveal'd, 
The  life  of  God,  in  Christ  conceal'd  ; 
Such  glories  as  no  one  can  paint, 
Shall  be  reveal'd  in  ev'ry  saint. 

'6  All  acts  of  love  the  christian  wrought, 
Such  as  the  world  regarded  not, 
465 


620  HEAVEN. 

The  Lord  will  cause  them  to  appear, 
And  show  that  such  had  serv'd  him  here, 

7  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  yet  heard 
What  treasures  Jesus  has  prepar'd 

For  those  who  love  him  with  their  heart: 
With  him  they  have  their  lot  and  part. 

8  With  him  they  shall  in  glory  dwell, 
Where  happiness  shall  never  fail  ; 
Where  war  and  strife  shall  be  no  more, 
But  peace  for  evermore  endure. 

9  in  that  great  day  they  shall  arise, 
And  meet  their  Savior  in  the  skies  ; 
Their  bodies  chang'd  and  glorified  ! 
They  meet  the  Lamb,  and  are  his  bride.  J. 


L.  M. 

1  f  |  \Q  bear  the  cross  a  few  days  more, 

A    Will  fit  us  for  that  happy  day  : 
When  all  our  surT'rings  heretofore, 
Shall  be  forever  done  away. 

2  The  virtuous  strive  to  serve  the  Lord, 
And  seek  his  blessed  will  to  do  ; 

In  yonder  world  is  their  reward, 
For  all  their  suffrings  here  below. 

3  Ofttimes  they  feel  their  souls  enjoy'd, 
When  thev  have  heav'nly  things  in  view  : 
But  soon  their  pleasures  are  destroy'd  ; 
No  joys  are  perfect  here  below. 

4  We  are  but  men  and  oft  we  fail  ; 
What  changes  in  this  life  take  place  ! 
When  Satan,  world,  and  flesh  prevail, 
How  soon  it  mars  and  breaks  our  peace  ! 

5  With  pain  and  sickness  here  oppress'd, 
All  such  like  evils  interpose, 

Our  minds  are  griev'd,  our  hearts  distressed, 
When  we  must  war  with  such  like  foes. 
466 


HEAVEN*  621,  6-22 

6  No  constant  happiness  is  found, 
As  long  as  we  on  earth  abide, 
When  sin  besets  us  all  around, 
And  we  are  tried  on  ev'ry  side. 

7  Lo  !  here  we  seek,  but  there  we  find, 
Where  we  in  glory  shall  appear,  , 
And  perfect  peace  shall  fill  the  mind, 
And  banish  ev'ry  doubt  and  fear.  J, 

VJ>L  2  Tim*.  4.' 7,  8. 

1  ./^10D  hath  laid  up  in  heav'n  for  me, 

VJ   A  crown  which  cannot  fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

2  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone  ; 
But  all  that  love  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his. Son. 

3  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns. 

In  heav'n's  unmeasur'd  space, 
I  '11  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  never-ceasing  praise. 

4  Dear  Jesus,  ev'ry  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring  ; 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

5  Haste,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  blest  abode  ; 
Haste,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  be 
With  thee,  my  Lord  and  God. 

\}^Z  C  M. 

1    i^N  Jordan's  rugged  banks  1  stand>    1 
\J  And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

467 


623  HEAVEN. 

2  0  the  transporting  rapturous  scene, 
That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

,3  There  gen'rous  fruit  that  never  fails, 
On  trees  immortal  grow  : 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  O'er  all  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  : 
There  God,  the  sun.  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  nor  pois'nous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  : 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 


623 


C  M. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  deligfit, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never- with'ring  flow'rs  : 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  Buttim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger,  shiv'ring  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  lanch  away. 

5  0  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise  , 
468 


HEAVEN.  624, 625 

And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  ! 
€  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er  ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

U>64l  1  Cor.  2.  9. 

1  1VTOR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
JLil    Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 

What  joys  the  Father  hath  prepar'd 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heav'n  to  come ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there, 
ButfolTwers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life  ; 

There  all  their  names  are  found  ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heav'nly  ground. 


HELL  AND  FUTURE  PUNISHMENT. 


625 


L,  M. 

Mark  9.  48. 


1    T1ELL  !  '  tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound  ; 
JlX  It  chills  the  heart  and  shocks  the  ear; 
Oo  469 


626  FUTURE    PUNISHMENT, 

It  spreads  a  sickly  damp  around, 

And  makes  the  guilty  quake,  with  fear, 

2  Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day, 
Its  frightful,  gloomy  region  lies  ; 
Fierce  flames  amidst  the  darkness  play. 
And  thick  sulphureous  vapors  rise. 

3  Conscience,  the  never-dving  worm, 
With  constant  torture  gnaws  the  heart, 
And  woe  and  wrath,  in  ev'ry  form, 
Inflame  the  wounds,  increase  the  smart. 

4  The  WTetches  rave,  o'erwhelm'd  with  woe, 
And  bite  their  everlasting  chains  ; 

But  with  their  rage  their  torments  grow, 
Resentment  but  augments  their  pains. 

5  Sad  world  indeed  !  what  heart  can  bear, 
Hopeless,  in  all  these  pains  to  lie  ; 
Rack'd  with  vexation,  grief,  despair, 
And  ever  dying,  never  die ! 

6  Lord,  save  a  guilty  soul  from  hell, 

Who  seeks  thy  pard'ning,  cleansing  blood  j 
0  let  me  in  thy  kingdom  dwell, 
To  praise  my  Savior  and  my  God. 

U^O  Matth.   25.  41. 

1  4   ND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
jLsl   And  must  the  dead  arise? 

And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all -discerning  eyes  ! 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 
Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  : 

And,  through  thenum'rous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  "  Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 
To  everlasting  flame, 

For  rebel -angels  first  prepar'd, 
Where  mercy  never  came.  " 
470 


FUTURE    PUNlSHMExVT.  627 

How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day  ; 
When  earth  and  heav'n,  before  his  face, 

Astonish'd,  shrink  away  ? 

But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound,; 

What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ;        .  , 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 

And  find  salvation  there. 

So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Savior  bled  ; 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 

His  blessings  on  your  head. 


627 


1  TT^TITft  noty  few,  and  humble  song 

V  V     The  dreadful  God,  our  souls,  adore  5 
Rev'rence  and  awe  become  the  tongue 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  pow'r. 

2  Far,  in  the  deep,  where  darkness  dwells, 
The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell, 

And  laid  her  stores  o\  vengeance  there. 

3  Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks,  and  fiery  coals, 
And  darts  t'  inflict  immortal  pains, 

'  Dipt  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls. 

4  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 
And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands  : 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 

Crush 'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thy  hands. 

5  There  guilty  ghosts,  of  Adam's  race, 
Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod  ; 

471 


628  ANGELS. 

Once  they  could  scorn  a  Savior's  gracer 
But  they  incens'd  a  dreadful  Ood. 
6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son  : 
Sinner  obey  thy  Savior's  call : 
Else  your  damnation  hastens  on, 
And  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall. 


OF  ANGELS. 


U/wO  The  ministry  of  angels.    Luke  I.  2G.. 

1    TJIGH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light, 
J.  J.  The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  seat, 
And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  for  flight, 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 

%  "Go,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  My  Gabriel,  go, 
Salute  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb  ! 
Make  haste,  ye  cherubs,  down  below, 
Sing  and  proclaim,  the  Savior's  come.'* 

3  Here  a  bright  squadron  leaves  the  skies, 
And  thick  around  Elisha  stands  ; 
Anon  a  heav'nly  soMier  flies, 

And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  hands. 

4  Thy  winged  troops,  0  God  of  hosts, 
Wait  on  thy  wand'nng  church  below  ; 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 

Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 

5  Are  they  not  all  thy  servants,  Lord  ! 
At  thy  command  they  go  and  come  ; 
With  cheerful  haste  obey  thy  word. 
And  guard  thy  children  to  their  home. 

'472 


ANGELS.  629,  630 

£OQ  L  M 

V/  /Wt/  Angels  ministering  to  Christ  &  saints. 

1  f^  REAT  God  !  to  what  a  glorious  height 
VJf   Hast  thou  advanc'd  the  Lord,  thy  Son  I 

Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light, 
Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 

2  Before  his  feet  thine  armies  wait, 
And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move, 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 

In  works  of  vengeance  and  of  love. 

3  His  orders  run  through  all  the  hosts, 
Legions  descend  at  his  command, 

To  shield  and  guard  our  native  coasts, 
When  foreign  rage  invades  our  land. 

4  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  feet 
Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet 
In  travelling  the  heav'nly  road. 

5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground, 
And  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise  and  come  ; 
Send  a  beloved  angel  down, 

Safe  to  conduct  my  spirit  home. 


630 


C.  M. 

1  nnHE  majesty  of  Solomon, 

JL     How  glorious  to  behold  ; 
The  servants  waiting  round  his  throne, 
Theiv'ry  and  the  gold. 

2  But,  mighty  God  !  thy  palace  shines 

With  far  superior  beams  ; 
Thine  angel  guards  are  swift  as  winds, 
Thy  ministers  are  flames  ! 

3  f  Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  made 

His  entrance  on  the  earth, 
A  shining  army  downward  fled, 
To  celebrate  his  birth. 
Oo  %  473 


631  CIVIL    GOVERNMENT. 

4-  And  when  oppress'd  with  pains  and  fears, 
On  the  cold  ground  he  lies  ; 
Behold,  a  heav'nly  form  appears, 
T'  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  hands  of  Christ  our  King, 

Are  all  their  legions  giv'n  ; 
They  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 
His  chosen  heirs  to  heav'n. 

6  Pleasure  and  praise  run  through  their  host; 

To  see  a  sinner  turn  ; 
That  Satan  has  a  captive  lost, 
And  Christ  a  subject  born. 

7  But  there 's  an  hour  of  brighter  joy 

When  he  his  angels  sends 
Obstinate  rebels  to  destroy, 

And  gather  in  his  friends. 
S  Oh  !  could  I  say,  without  a  doubt, 

There  shall  my  soul  be  found  :    . 
Then  let  the  great  archangel  shout. 

And  the  last  trumpet  sound. 


CIVIL  GOVERNMENT. 


Udl     Of  civil  officers.     Titus  3,    ],  2. 

1  OlNCE  God  has  thus  ordain'd  it  so, 
O   That  civil  magistrates  should  be 

To  rule  and  govern  men  below, 
As  in  his  sacred  word  we  see. 

2  Since  such  like  office  I  do  bear 
To  execute  those  civil  laws, 
May  I  be  wise,  just,  and  sincere, 
To  judge  aright  in  ev'ry  cause. 

474, 


CIVIL    GOVERNMENT.  632 

3  The  Lord  grant  me  an  upright  heart, 
And  with  his  blessed  Spirit  guide  ; 
To  act  the  just  impartial  part, 

In  all  whate'er  I  must  decide. 

4  From  none  but  thee;  my  God,  indeed, 
Such  precious  gifts  I  can  obtain, 

Nor  gain  the  knowledge  that  1  need 
To  judge  between  my  fellow-men. 

5  For  this  I  pray  and  humbly  ask, 
My  God,  endow  me  with  thy  grace ! 
And  qualify  me  for  the  task, 

To  do  my  office  in  my  place.  J. 

UO^  Psalm  454. 

1  *j%/|~ERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song, 
JJrJL  And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong, 
My  gracioas  God,  my  righteous  King, 
To  thee  my  songs  and  vows  I  bring. 

2  If  I  am  rais'd  to  bear  the  sword  ; 

I  '11  take  my  counsel  from  thy  word  ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heav'nly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside  : 

No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  with  me,i     ' 
Which  may  provoke  thyjealousy. 

4  No  sons  of  slander,  rage,  and  strife 
Shall  be  companions  of  my  life  : 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride 
Within  my  doors  shall  ne'er  abide. 

5  [1  '11  search  the  land  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honor,  wealth,  and  trust  : 
The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  fav'rites  still.] 

6  In  vain  shall  sinners  hope  to  rise 
By  flatt'ring  or  malicious  lies  ; 

475 


633  CIVIL    GOVERNMENT. 

Nor,  while  the  innocent  I  guard, 
Shall  bold  offenders  e'er  be  spar'd. 

7  The  impious  crew  (that  factious  band) 
Shall  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land  ; 
And  all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
Where  I  have  pow'r,  shall  be  supprest. 

L.  M. 

Ct  O  Q  Prayer  for  the  President,  Congrtes, 
\JOO  Magistrates,  8fC. 

1  r^i  RE  AT  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless  pow'r 
\JT  Archangels  in  the  heav'ns  adore; 

With  them  our  Sov'reign  thee  we  own, 
And  bow  the  knee  before  thy  throne. 

2  Let  dove-ey'd  peace  with  odor'd  wing, 
On  us  her  grateful  blessings  fling; 
Freedom  spread  beautious  as  the  morn, 
And  plenty  nil  her  ample  horn. 

3  Pour  on  our  Chief  thy  mercies  down, 
His  days  with  heav'nly  wisdom  crown  ; 
Resolve  his  heart,  where'er  he  goes, 

4 To  lanch  the  stream  that  duty  shows.* 

4  And  o'er  our  Capitol  diffuse, 

From  hills  divine,  thy  welcome  dews, 
While  Congress,  in  one  patriot  band, 
Prove  the  firm  fortress  of  our  land. 

5  Our  Magistrates  with  grace  sustain, 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain  ; 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat, 

Be  vice  seen  dying  at  their  feet. 

6  Forever  from  the  western  sky, 
Bid  the  'destroying  angel'  fly! 

With  grateful  songs  our  hearts -inspire, 
And  round  us  blaze  a  wall  of  fire. 

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CIVIL    GOVERNMENT.  634,  63i 

ftOA  L.  M. 

UO^  Christian  Liberty. 

1  A  BSURD  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind 
J\.  With  iron  chains  the  free-born  mind, 
To  force  conviction,  and  reclaim 

The  wand' ring  by  destructive  flame. 

2  Bold  arrogance!  to  snatch,  from  heav'n 
Dominion  not  to  mortals  giv'n  ; 

O'er  conscience  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Accountable-to  God  alone. 

3  Jesus!  thy  gentle  law  of  love 
Does  no  such  cruelties  approve: 
Mild  as  thyself,  thy  doctrine  wields 
No  arms  bat  what  persuasion  yields. 

4  By  proofs  divine,  and  reason  strong, 
It  draws  the  willing  soul  along  ; 

And  conquests  to  thy  church  acquires 
By  eloquence  which  heav'n  inspires. 

5  O  happy,  who  are  thus  compell'd 
To  the  rich  feast,  by  Jesus  held  ! 
May  we  this  blessing  know,  and  prize 
The  light  which  liberty  supplies. 

/?OK  h.  M. 

vJtJtJ  For  those  who  are  imprisoned, 

1  "j*    ORD,  how  distressed  is  my  mind 

I  A  To  be  within  these  walls  confm'd  ;) 
What  griefs  and  sorrows  do  I  feel ! 
In  this,  my  dark  and  lothsome  cell. 

2  While  looking  through  this  iron  grate* 
With  horrors  1  do  meditate 

On  what  my  fate  may  be  at  last, 
When  my  confinement  here  is  past. 

3  I  have  despis'd  thy  holy  laws, 
Until  it  prov'd  to  be  the  cause 

Of  these,  my  troubles  and  distress  : 
Of  shame,  reproaches,  and  disgrace. 
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638  CIVIL    GOVERNMENT. 

8.  We  grieve  to  see  the  great  distress, 
The  present  times  have  made  ; 
Poor  widows,  helpless,  fatherless. 
Without  support  or  aid. 
9  Have  mercy,  gracious  God,  we  pray, 
Lord,  hear  the  cries  we  make  ; 
O  !  cast  us  not  from  thee  away, 

Spare  us,  for  Jesus'  sake.  \» 

Odo  1  Pet.  4.  12-19. 

1  f\  holy  Father,  righteous  God  ! 
\J  Our  souls  are  fill'd  with  fear  ; 

Thy  punishments,  thy  scourge,  and  rod, 
Have  now  approached  near. 

2  Distressed  and  alarm'd  we  stand, 

To  see  our  awful  state  ; 
Thy  judgments  on  our  guilty  land, 
Is  what  we  must  await. 

3  Thy  punishments  are  very  just, 

0  Lord,  we  must  confess  ; 
We  should  be  humbled  to  the  dust, 
Who  have  abus'd  thy  grace. 

4  How  long  have  we  abus'd  thy  word, 

And  run  the  sinful  course; 
Well  we  deserve  to  feel  the  sword, 
With  all  its  weight  and  force. 

5  In  many  ways  have  we  been  warn'd 

To  turn  from  these  our  wavs  ; 
But  all  thy  mercies  we  have  spurn'd, 
And  slighted  all  thy  grace. 

6  But  0,  the  time  is  come  at  last, 

When  we  must  feel  the  shock  ; 
God's  righteous  sentence  now  is  pass'd, 
And  justice  strikes  the  stroke. 

7  O,  whithe^  can  such  creatures  flee  ? 

Such  as  we  are  indeed  ! 
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CIVIL   GOVERNMENT.  639,  640 

But  unto  thee,  O  Lord!  to  thee  ! 
Whose  promises  we  plead.  J. 

£»OQ  C.  M. 

yjtJts   An  officer  or  soldier  leaving  home, 

1  T  'M  caird  to  camp,  to  leave  my  Home, 
X  My  friends,  and  neighbors  too ; 

And  there  await  my  fate  and  doom, 
As  many  others  do. 

2  I  march  into  the  martial  field, 

And  there  to  risk  my  life ! 
Where  men  their  bloody  weapons  wield 
For  battle,  war,  and  strife. 

■3  They,  who  to  me  are  near  and  dear, 
They  weep,  they  grieve,  and  mourn, 
They  live  in  dread,  and  doubt,  and  fear, 
That  I  might  ne'er  return. 

4  Should  this  not  fill  a  human  breast, 

And  bear  upon  the  mind  ? 
I  cannot  help  but  feel  distress'd, 
For  those  I  leave  behind. 

5  But  so  it  is,  I  must  submit, 

Whate'er  my  lot  may  be  : 

To  bear  the  trials  I  must  meet  ; 

My  Jesus  strengthen  me  ! 

6  The  sad  effects  of  war  I  feel, 

For  sin,  my  just  reward  ; 
Yet,  if  it  be  my  Maker's  will, 
My  life  may  still  be  spar'd. 

7  Lord,  be  with  all  of  mine,  I  pray, 

And  all  of  my  concern  ! 
And  make  us  wise  from  day  to  day, 
Thy  righteous  will  to  learn.  J. 

a  A  (\  L.  M. 

\J*-&\J       For  an  officer  in  camp. 

1    f  ilHOU  sov'reign,  great,  almighty  God  ! 

JL    From  none  but  thee,  my  Lord,  alone, 

Pp  481 


641  CIVIL    GOVERNMENT. 

My  soul  can  be  with  grace  endow'd, 
To  know  thy  will  that  should  be  done. 

2  May  I  with  reverence  and  fear, 
As  I  am  by  thy  precepts  taught, 
Perform  the  office  I  do  bear, 
Be  true  and  faithful  as  I  ought. 

3  Give  me  to  know  and  understand 
The  charge  committed  to  my  trust ; 
And  when  I  have  to  give  command, 
May  it  be  naught  but  what  is  just. 

4  My  duty  1  shall  best  fulfill, 

And  best  defend  my  country's  cause; 
When  first  I  shall  have  learn'd  thy  will, 
And  live  according  to  thy  laws. 

5  As  faithful  her0e3  were  of  old. 
Such  as  the  Lord  himself  had  chose, 
Submissive,  humble,  stout,  and  bold, 
Who  banish'd  great  and  mighty  toes.  "* 

6  Like  such  as  they,  pray  let  me  be 
Possess'd  with  such  a  godly  mind  ; 
A  faithful  servant  unto  thee, 

And  to  thy  blessed  will  resign'd. 

7  O  make  me  wise  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  holy  will  and  righteous  ways, 
And  in  my  office  strive  to  do 

All  to  thy  honor  and  thy  praise.  J. 

f\A  1  c  M 

\JHbX      For  a  soldier  in  camp. 

1  T3E  th°u  my  safeguard,  O  my  God  ! 
X3  My  refuge,  tow'r,  and  shield  ; 
The  tents  of  war  are  my  abode, 

Set  in  this  martial  field. 

2  Am  I  protected  by  the  Lord, 

Amidst  the  loud  alarm, 
And  wreathings  of  the  bloody  sword, 
My  life  is  kept  from  harm. 
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CIVIL    GOVERNMENT.  642 

3  Should  thousands  drop  on  ev'ry  side, 

And  strangle  in  their  gore, 
Yet  thou,  my  God,  canst  still  provide, 
That  I  may  be  secure. 

4  Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust, 

Let  me  on  thee  depend, 
Whilst  I'm  in  duty  bound,  and  must 
My  country's  cause  defend. 

5  Make  me  resjgn'd  unto  my  fate, 

And  patiently  to  bear 
With  all  the  trials,  I  may  meet, 
And  hardships  of  a  war. 

6  For  Jesus'  sake  my  sins  forgive  : 

Cause  me  thy  love  to  know  ; 
Teach  me  a  christian  life  to  live^ 
As  christian  soldiers  do. 

7  I  trust  unto  thy  providence, 

Thy  promises  I  plead  ; 
My  life  is  safe  in  thy  defence, 
In  ev'ry  time  of  need. 

8  And  should  it  be  my  lot  and  fate, 

Here  to  resign  my  breath, 
May  I  be  in  that  happy  state, 

To  die  with  living  faith.  J. 

vJtd/W  Thanksgiving  for  a  safe  return 
from  camp. 

1  TJRAISE  be  unto  my  gracious  Lord  ! 
IT  Who  heard  my  humble  mourn, 

Whose  providence  was  my  safeguard, 
And  caus'd  my  safe  return. 

2  Beset  with  dangers  all  around, 

And  threats  of  overthrow  ; 
But  still  a  way  for  me  was  found, 
That  brought  me  safely  through, 
483 


643  CIVIL    GOVERNMENT. 

3  Whilst  numbers  of  my  fellow- men 

Were  hasten'd  to  their  tombs, 
And  never  will  return  again 
To  their  respective  homes. 

4  This  proves  the  cause  of  great  distress, 

To  those  they  left  behind  : 
Their  main  support  for  temp'ral  bliss, 
No  more  on  earth  they  rind. 

5  What  better,  Lord,  am  I  than  they  ! 

Why  was  it  not  my  case, 
To  die  abroad  and  stay  away, 
From  this  my  home  and  place  ? 

6  I  was  preserved  by  thy  care, 

But  O  !  I  know  not  why  ; 
For  I  am  vile  as  others  are, 
Like  them,  deserve  to  die. 

7  My  God,  how  thankful  should  I  be, 

For  all  thy  hand  has  wrought ; 
Great  are  thy  mercies  unto  me, 
But  I  deserve  them  not. 

8  ^therefore  praise  thee  so  much  more, 

All  praise  to  thee  I  give  ! 
I  will  engage  my  utmost  pow'r, 
And  thank  thee  while  I  live.  {. 


643 


L.  M. 

Thanksgiving  for  the  restoration 
of  peace.    Ex.  15.  1-7.    Ps.  98. 

1  /"HOME,  let  us  praise  God's  holy  name, 
\J  And  thank  him  for  his  love  and  grace, 
Who  to  our  help  and  rescue  came, 

And  put  an  end  to  our  distress. 

2  How  greatly  were  we  terrified, 
When  we  began  to  feel  the  rod  ; 
Death  threat'ned  us  on  ev'ry  side, 
As  the  just  punishments  of  God. 

484 


CIVIL    GOVERNMENT.  644 

3  We  were  distressed  on  ev'ry  hand, 
Involv'd  in  all  the  depth  of  woes  ; 
When  it  appear'd,  our  guilty  land 
Should  be  destroyed  by  cruel  foes. 

4  But  thanks  be  to  our  gracious  Lord, 
Who  freely  will  our  sins  forgive  ; 
Who  gave  us  not  our  just  reward, 
But  spares  us  rebels,  still  to  live. 

5  God  has  restor'd  our  peace  again, 
O  may  it  never  more  depart : 
May  we  a  greater  peace  obtain  : 

The  peace  of  God  within  our  heart,         J. 


644 


C  M. 

2  Cor.  I.  3-6.     Ps.  118. 


1  IF   ET  hearty  thanks  and  praise  be  paid 
JLi  By  all  who  join'd  to  pray, 

When  ardent  pray'r  to  God  was  made, 
To  turn  his  wrath  away. 

2  We  were  deliver'd  by  the  Lord  ; 

When  we  were  much  distress'd, 
Our  feeble  cries  and  pray'rs  were  heard, 
And  we  have  peace  and  rest. 

3  Distress  came  on  us  like  a  flood, 

And  great  was  our  alarm  ; 
But  through  the  mercies  of  our  God, 
Our  lives  were  kept  from  harm. 

4  To  God  alone  shall  be  our  praise, 

To  him,  and  none  besides  ; 
His  love,  his  mercy,  and  his  grace, 
For  all  we  need,  provides. 

5  Then,  let  us  join  his  praise  to  sing, 

As  christians  ought  to  do  ; 
And  worship  him,  our  Lord  and  King, 
Who  guards  us  here  below.  |. 

Pp  2  485 


645 
JOURNEYING  HYMNS. 


645      «  L  M 

v^Trty  for  manners. 

1  If"   ORD,  I  commit  myself  to  thee  !' 
X_i  And  all  I  am,  unto  thy  care  ; 
In  towns  or  cities,  land  or  sea  ! 
Thou  canst  preserve  me  ev'ry  where. 

2  My  life  is  ev'ry  where  secure, 

While  I  remain  in  thy  bless'd  hands  ; 

Not  death  nor  all  of  Satan's  pow'r, 

Can  change  thy  great  and  just  commands. 

3  Since  now  it  prov'd  to  be  my  lot, 
Thus  on  the  troubled  seas  to  sail, 
And  on  the  swelling  waves  to  float, 

Here  toss'd  and  driv'n  with  wind  and  gale. 

4>  When  waves  like  mighty  mountains  roll, 
When  driven  by  a  dreadful  storm, 
Their  furies  thou  canst  soon  control, 
And  guard  and  keep  my  life  from  harm. 

5  Whate'er  thy  providence  decrees, 

My  Lord,  my  soul  with  patience  waits  ; 
To  deal  with  me  just  as  thou  please, 
Will  prove  to  me  the  best  of  fates. 

6  Should  here  my  body  find  its  grave, 
If  so,  my  Lord,  thou  see  it  best, 

I  pray  my  precious  soul  to  save, 
And  take  her  to  thy  place  of  rest. 

7  But  shouldst  thou,  Lord,  deliver  me, 
And  please  to  land  me  safe  on  shore, 
My  hearty  thanks  and  praise  shall  be 

To  thee  my  God,  for  evermore  !  J. 

486 


JOURNEYING  HYMNS.         646,  647 


646 


C  M, 

1  If   ORD  !  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide ; 
I  A  Thou  art  their  sure  defence ! 

Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help,  Omnipotence. 

2  Tho'  they  through  foreign  lands  should  roam, 

And  breathe  the  tainted  air 
In  burning  climates,  far  from  home ; 
Yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3  Thy  goodness  sweetens  ev'ry  soil, 

Makes  ev'ry  country  please  ; 
Thou  on  the  snowy  hills  dost  smile, 
And  smooth'st  the  rugged  seas  ! 
4t  When  waves  on  waves  to  heav'n  uprear'd 
Defied  the  pilot's  art ; 
When  terror  in  each  face  appear'd, 
And  sorrow  in  each  heart ; 

5  To  thee  I  rais'd  my  humble  pray'r 

To  snatch  me  from  the  grave  ! 

I  found  thine  ear  not  slow  to  hear, 

Nor  short  thine  arm'to  save  ! 

6  Thou  gav'st  the  word — the  winds  did  cease, 

The  storms  obey'd  thy  will, 
The  raging  sea  was  hush'd  in  peace, 
And  ev'ry  wave  was  still ! 

7  For  this,  my  life  in  ev'ry  state, 

A  life  of  praise  shall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  fate, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

n*  7  L.  M. 

U^ti  When  leaving  home. 

1    T  travel  into  distant  lands, 

A   There  to  discharge  my  trust  and  call ; 
C'ommit  myself  into  thy  hands, 
To  thee,  my  God,  who  governs  all. 
487 


64S  JOURNEYING  HYMNS. 

2  All  my  concerns  to  thee  are  known, 

And  what  my  occupations  are, 
May  all  in  thy  bless'd  name  be  done 
With  caution,  love,  and  holy  fear. 

3  Be  with  me,  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 

Defend  and  guard  my  life  from  harm  : 
Grant  grace  and  wisdom,  that  I  may 
My  duty  and  my  call  perform. 
At  Take  charge  of  all  I  leave  behind, 

And  let  thy  grace  with  them  reside ; 

As  thou  art  gracious,  good,  and  kind, 

For  all  their  wants  and  needs  povide. 

5  Great  dangers  compass  me  around 

Where'er  I  go,  in  ev'ry  place  ; 
No  place  of  safety  here  is  found, 
Whilst  I  am  here  to  run  my  race. 

6  Whilst  I  remain  on  earth  below, 

My  life  is  but  a  pilgrimage  ; 
I  have  to  wander  to  and  fro  ; 
This  world  affords  no  certain  stage, 

7  But  I  shall  find  a  constant  home, 

Where  I  shall  be  forever  blest, 
When  Christ,  my  blessed  Lord,  shall  come, 
And  take  me  home,  with  him  to  rest.    \, 

f{AQ  c.  M. 

\JtdO  In  time  of  being  in  a  strange  place. 

1  T  sojourn  as  a  stranger  here, 
JL  My  calling  to  attend  ; 
My  Jesus,  be  thou  ever  near  ! 

My  guard,  my  shield,  and  friend. 

2  A  stranger  here  in  distant  land, 

Of  no  friends  here  I  know  ; 

Yet,  led  by  thy  unerring  hand, 

I  shall  pass  safely  through. 

3  If  thou,  my  Lord,  art  still  with  me, 

My  journey  will  be  blest  ; 
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JOURNEYING   HYMNS.  649 

The  more  I  place  my  trust  in  thee, 
The  more  I  feel  at  rest. 

4  Thou  Lord,  dost  see  in  ev'ry  place, 

In  ev'ry  place  thou  art ! 
In  ev'ry  land  they  find  thy  grace, 
Who  seek  thee  with  their  heart. 

5  Thy  providence  points  out  their  way, 

Wherein  they  e'er  shall  speed  ; 
They  find  thy  hand  from  day  to  day, 
As  they  may  want  or  need. 

6  Dear  Lord,  my  case  to  thee  is  known^ 

And  what  is  for  my  good  ; 
Teach  me  the  way  of  sin  to  shun, 
At  home  or  when  abroad.  j. 

(\A  Q  c  M 

yj^-j^Z/     Thanksgiving  after  a  journey. 

1  fTlHANK  God,  my  journey  now  is  o'er, 

X    My  travels  now  are  past, 
And  safely  I  arriv'd  once  more, 
To  see  my  home  at  last. 

2  What  praises  to  my  God  are  due  ! 

What  tribute  can  I  pay 
To  God,  who  brought  me  safely  through, 
Whilst  I  have  been  away? 

3  Supported  by  God's  heav'nly  grace, 

And  kept  from  danger  free, 
I  was  conducted  to  the  place, 
Where  I  had  need  to  be. 

4  I  thank  my  Lord  for  the  success 

His  hand  on  me  bestow'd  ; 

My  office  I  discharg'd  in  peace, 

For  which  I  praise  my  God, 

5  Thus  through  his  mercy  I  was  spar'd, 

My  journey  safe  to  end  : 
All  praises  be  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
Who  art  my  constant  friend.  J. 

489 


650, 651 
AFFLICTIONS. 


C.  M. 
f\Kf\  The  hope  of  heaven  our  support  under 
yJtJXJ  trials  on  earth. 

1  \1£  THEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

VV    To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage 

And  heWish  darts  be  hurl'd, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall  ; 

May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 

My  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all ; 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heav'nly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

\JU  1  Christ  our  hope  in  affliction.  Matt.  12.20. 

1  "HE  thou,  my  troubled  soul,  at  peace, 
J3  And  let  thy  sorrows  end  ; 

Remember  Christ,  thy  Savior,  is 
Thy  brother  and  thy  friend. 

2  Should  Satan,  sin,  and  world  upbraid 

Thy  doubts  and  fears  to  raise  ; 
Let  not  their  threats  make  thee  afraid, 
Or  doubt  of  pard'ning  grace. 

3  He  knows  thy  wants  and  thy  complaints^ 

Should  he  awhile  forbear, 
Remember  that  the  greatest  saints 
Had  many  doubts  and  fears. 
490 


AFFLICTIONS.  652 

4  Should  God  appear  from  thee  to  hide, 

And  all  thy  pray'rs  disdain, 
Yet  shall  his  love  to  thee  abide 
And  show  his  face  again. 

5  The  bruised  reed  will  he  not  break, 

The  broken  heart  he  '11  heal ; 
He  pities  such  for  Jesus'  sake, 
Who  for  their  sorrows  feel. 

6  He  will  not  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  as  his  promise  saith, 
The  troubled  mind  will  he  not  vex? 
But,  help  the  weak  in  faith. 

7  Were  all  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  join'd, 

To  take  thy  peace  away, 
In  Christ  the  feeble  saint  shall  find) 

Such  faith  as  gains  the  day.  J, 

f?K9  C.  M. 

\Jt,//W        Mercy  to  sufferers* 

1  T    ET  ev'ry  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
_I_J  Thou  sov'i  eign  Lord  of  all  ; 

Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  Weak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  dowh> 

Or  virtue  lies  distress'd 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest. 

3  The  Lord  supports  oUr  sinking  days, 

And  guides  our  giddy  youth  : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways, 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 

4  He  knows  the  pain  his  servants  feel, 

He  hears  his  children  Cry  ; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfill, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 
o  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 
From  men  of  heart  sincere  ; 
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653  AFFLICTIONS. 

He  saves  the  souls  whose  humble  love 
Is  join'd  with  holy  fear. 

6  [His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slay, 

And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain  ; 
But  none  that  serve  the  Lord  shall  say, 
"They  sought  his  aid  in  vain.'7] 

7  [My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  his  praise, 

And  spread  his  fame  abroad  ; 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 

The  honors  of  their  God.] 
firO  L.  M. 

yJtJtJ     Comforts  under  sorrows  and  pains, 

1  7V[OW  let  the  Lord,  my  Savior,  smile, 
X^i    And  show  my  name  upon  his  heart; 
I  would  forget  my  pains  awhile, 

And  in  the  pleasure  lose  the  smart. 

2  But  oh  !  it  swells  my  sorrows  high, 
To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown  ; 
My  spirits  sink,  my  comforts  die, 
And  all  the  springs  of  life  are  down. 

3  Yet  why,  my  soul,  why  these  complaints! 
Still,  while  he  frowns,  his  bowels  move; 
Still,  on  his  heart,  he  bears  his  saints. 
And  feels  their  sorrows,  and  his  love. 

4 -My- name  is  printed  on  his  breast; 
His  book  of  life  contains  my  name  : 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impress'd, 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

5  When  the  last  fire  burns  all  things  here, 
Those  letters  shall  securely  stand, 

And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear, 
Writ  by  th'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  run, 
Whilst  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will; 
My  rising  and  my  setting  sun 

Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 
492 


AFFLICTIONS.  654,  655 

££l/l  c  M 

\JfJ^  In  time  of  storm. 

1  |~1  RE  AT  God,  defend  us  in  this  storm, 
\JC  What  blasts  and  thunders  roar  ! 
Since  thou  canst  keep  my  life  from  harm 

In  1   ]s  tremendous  hour. 

2  Alarming  thus  to  view  the  skies, 

Which  gloomy  aspects  wear  ; 
The  fearful  lightning  darts  and  flies, 
And  dazzles  all  the  air. 

3  Dear  Lord,  this  casts  my  spirits  down, 

When  thus  it  is  the  case, 
To  hear  such  threats  and  see  such  frowns, 

In  this  alarmed  place. 
4t  Much  more  my  soul  should  feel  afraid, 

Yea,  I  should  quite  despair, 
Were  not  my  hopes  on  Jesus  stay'd, 

Who  guards  me  ev'ry  where. 
5  If  Satan  with  his  storms  prevail, 

And  try  his  art  and  pow'r, 
Let  not  my  trust  in  Jesus  fail, 

Nor  give  up  evermore  !  J. 

f»r £  L.  M. 

XJtJtJ     After  the  storm  is  over. 

1  fTHHE  Lord  be  prais'd,  the  storm  is  past ! 

J.  That  fearful  and  alarming  blast : 
That  cloud  of  horror,  black  as  night, 
Is  fled,  and  we  enjoy  the  light. 

2  A  welcome  change  !  for  just  before, 
We  heard  the  fearful  thunder  roar  ; 
Despair  beset  us  all  around, 

To  hear  and  feel  that  awful  sound. 

3  The  Lord  was  pleas'd  to  hear  our  cry, 
And  let  his  judgments  pass  us  by  ; 
He  look'd  on  us  in  our  distress, 

And  caus'd  our  dreads  and  fears  to  cease. 
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656  AFFLICTIONS. 

4  We  join  to  sing  our  Savior's  praise, 
Who  has  preserv'd  us  all  our  days  : 
In  ev'ry  dark  and  trying  hour, 
He  guards  against  the  tempter's  pow'r. 


fi^fi  CM. 

\JtJ\J     In  time  of  continual  drouth. 

1  "IT   ORD,  look  on  this,  our  panting  earth! 
I  i  Behold  our  dying  grain  : 

Our  land  's  oppress'd  with  cruel  dearth, 
And  groans  for  want  of  rain. 

2  Our  land  is  like  the  barren  sand 

Beneath  the  burning  sky  ! 
And  all  her  products  with'ring  stand, 
And  ev'ry  plant  must  die. 

3  All  living  creatures  feel  distress'd, 

And  all  their  comfort  fails  ; 

The  whole  of  nature  is  oppress'd, 

Because  thy  wrath  prevails. 

4  Thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  very  just, 

If  thou  shouldst  never  grant 
A  single  rain  to  lay  the  dust, 
That  could  revive  a  plant. 

5  Our  minds  are  fill'd  with  dread  and  fear, 

And  conscious  of  our  guilt ; 
The  curses  we  deserve  to  bear, 
They  will  and  must  be  felt. 

6  0,  we  should  feel  a  heavy  hand  ! 

A  thing  we  never  knew, 
Should  drouth  continue  in  our  land, 
Till  famine  would  ensue, 

7  With  us  it  soon  may  be  the  case 

As  elsewhere  it  hath  been  ; 

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AFFLICTIONS.  657 

Our  wretched  land  in  ev'ry  place 
Is  fill'd  and  stain'd  with  sin. 

8  Have  mercy,  Lord,  we  humbly  pray ! 
Send  us  a  gracious  rain  ; 
0  turn  thy  fearful  threats  away  ! 

Revive  our  hopes  again.  J. 


657 


C.  M. 

Thanksgiving  after  a  drouth. 


1    DHOU L D  we  not  thank  &  praise  our  God, 
lO  Who  heard  our  humble  cry, 
Who  has  withdrawn  his  chast'ning  rod, 
And  laid  his  threat'nings  by  ? 

t  The  blessed  rain  the  Lord  hath  Sentj 
Reviv'd  our  scorching  earth, 
And  put  an  end  to  our  complaint 
And  fears  of  fatal  dearth. 

3  Due  praise  to  God  let  us  return, 

For  the  refreshing  rain. 
We  who,  like  as  our  earth,  did  mourn, 
Are  now  reviv'd  again. 

4  Eternal  praise  to  God  we  give, 

In  whose  bless'd  hands  we  are  ; 
Who  still  provides  for  us  to  live, 
Unworthy  as  we  are. 

5  Had  heav'n  the  rain  from  us  withheld,* 

What  would  our  case  have  been  ? 
A  curse  had  rested  on  our  fields  ; 
Our  just  reward  for  sin. 

6  Thanks  be  to  God,  it  was  his  will 

In  mercy  us  to  spare, 
And  we  enjoy  his  blessings  still, 

Unworthy  as  we  are.  \. 

495 


658 
THE  SEASONS. 

C  M. 

f\  t\  ft  -Thanksgiving for  the  fruits  of  the  earth, 
VjOO  or  harvest  hymns.    Matth.  5.  43-48. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join  to  praise  our  God, 
Vy  Who  is  our  friend  indeed  : 

Who  gives  us  life,  and  health,  and  food! 
And  all  whate'er  we  need. 

2  His  blessings  have  endow'd  our  fields, 

And  caus'd  each  plant  to  grow  : 
And  full  supplies  to  us  they  yield, 
And  all  that  lives  below. 

3  The  early  and  the  latter  rain, 

The  Lord  was  pleas'd  to  send  ; 
Our  barns  and  kitchens  fill'd  again, 
By  him  who  is  our  friend. 

4  Our  God  remembers  us  in  love, 

And  daily  we  receive 
His  gifts  and  blessings  from  above  : 
By  which  we  move  and  live. 

5  The  labors  of  our  hands  are  blest, 

Our  wants  are  all  supplied  ; 
Whate'er  doth  answer  for  our  best, 
The  Lord  will  still  provide. 

6  We  also  have  his  holy  word, 

And  all  the  means  of  grace  ; 
Should  we  not  worship  him,  our  Lord, 
And  sing  his  endless  praise  ? 

7  With  joy  and  wonder  we  do  see, 

What  God  for  us  has  done  ! 
Our  songs  of  praise  shall  ever  be 

To  God,  our  God  alone.  J. 

496 


seasons.  659, 660 

U09  Heb.Wl4-16. 

1  ^kNCE  more  our  harvesting  is  o'er, 
\J  A  fresh  supply  laid  up  in  store  ; 

The  Lord  was  pleas'd  to  bless  our  earth, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  joy  and  mirth. 

2  Just  such  as  was  our  wish  and  hope, 
The  Lord  preserv'd  and  blest  our  crop  ; 
And  through  the  mercies  of  the  Lord, 
We  had  another  crop  to  hoard. 

3  God  gave  the  late  and  early  rain, 
We  therefore  labor'd  not  in  vain.. 
Had  he  not  sent  his  blessings  down, 

In  vain  our  fields  would  have  been  sown. 

4  By  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God, 
We  still  obtain  supply  and  food. 
The  air  and  heat,  and  gentle  show'rs, 
Make  all  those  blessings  to  be  ours. 

5  Such  blessings  make  us  truly  blest, 
While  they  are  by  us  here  possess'd. 
0  !  let  us  render  thanks  and  praise 

To  God,  for  all  such  acts  of  grace.  J, 


660 


C  M. 

The  seasons  of  the  year. 
Ps.  147.  7-9.  13-18. 


1  \/\7ITH  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 

▼  T     Address  the  Lord  on  high  ; 
Over  the  heav'ns  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  vail  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  show'rs  of  blessings  down, 

To  cheer  the  plains  below  ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat ; 

He  hears  the  ravens  cry ; 

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661  SEASOXS. 

But  man,  who  tastes  his  finest  wheat, 
Should  raise  his  honors  high. 

4  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wint'ry  days  appear. 

5  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  Snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

6  When  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  high, 

He  pours  the  rattling  hail, 
The  wretch  who  dares  his  God  defy 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail, 

7  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn  ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 
S  The  changing  wind,  the  flyirig  cloud, 
Obey  his  mighty  word  ; 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sov'reign  Lord. 

UOl  Psalm  55,   11. 

1  "INTERNAL  source  of  ev'ry  joy  ! 

mA  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  the  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole  ! 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness,  when  to  vail  the  skies. 

3  The  flow'ry  spring  at  thy  command 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land  : 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

498 


SEASONS.  662 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores, 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

££Q  C.  M. 

UU/W  Spring,  Psalm  65. 

1  £~^i  OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heav'nly  King, 
\JX  Who  makes  the  earth  his  care  ; 
Visits  the  pastures  ev'ry  spring, 

And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers,  rais'donliigh, 

PoUr  out,  at  his  command,  * 
Their  wat'ry  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

3  The  soften'd  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring  ; 

The  valleys  rich  provision  yield, 

And  the  poorlab'rers  sing* 

4  The  little  hills  on  ev'ry  side, 

Rejoice  at  falling  show'rs  ; 
The  meadows,  dress'd  in  beauteous  pride, 
Perfume  the  air  with  flow'rs. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refresh'd  with  rain, 

Promise  a  joyful  crop  ; 
The  parched  grounds  look  green  again, 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

6  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns  ; 

How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
499 


663,  664  seasons. 

The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

UUO       Summer.    Matth.  13.  39. 

1  fTlHE  summer  harvest  spreads  the  field, 

JL  Mark,  how  the  whit'ning  hills  are turn'd! 
Behold  them  to  the  reapers  yield; — 
The  wheat  is  sav'd — the  tares  are  burn'd, 

2  Thus  the  great  Judge  with  glory  crown'd, 
Descends  to  reap  the  ripen'd  earth ! 
Angelic  guards  attend  him  down, 

The  same  who  sang  his  humble  birth. 

3  In  sounds  of  glory  hear  him  speak, 

"  Go,  search  around  the  flaming  world ; 
Haste  —  call  my  saints  to  rise,  and  take 
The  seats  from  which  their  foes  were  hurl'd. 

4  Go,  burn  the  chaff  in  endless  fire, 

In  flames  unquench'd,  consume  each  tare  ; 

Sinners  must  feel  my  holy  ire, 

And  sink  in  guilt — to  deep  despair." 

5  Thus  ends  the  harvest  of  the  earth  : — 
Angels  obey  the  awful  voice; 

They  save  the  wheat,  they  burn  the  chaff: 
All  heav'n  approves  the  sovereign  choice. 

UU4l  Autumn.    Jer.  8.  20. 

1  /^IREAT   God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
VJT  And  changes  make  the  rolling  year  ; 

As  time  with  rapid  pinions  flies, 
May  ev'ry  season  make  us  wise. 

2  Long  has  thy  favor  crown'd  our  day3, 
And  summer  shed  again  its  rays  ; 

No  deadly  cloud  our  sky  has  vail'd, 
No  blasting  winds  our  path  assail'd. 

3  Our  harvest  months  have  o'er  us  Toll'd, 
And  filPd  our  fields  with  waving  gold ; 

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SEASONS.  66$ 

Our  table  spread,  our  garners  storM  ! 
Where  are  our  hearts  to  praise  the  Lord  ? 

4  The  solemn  harvest  comes  apace, 
The  closing  day  of  life  and  grace  : 
Time  of  decision,  awful  hour  ! 
Around  it  let  no  tempest  low'r  ! 

5  Prepare  us,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 
Like  stars  in  heav'ri  to  rise  and  shine  ; 
Then  shall  our  happy  souls  above, 
Reap  the  full  harvest  of  thy  love! 

000  Winter.  Job  38.  29*30. 

1  OTERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
■O  Encircling  nature  round  ; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown'd  ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems    , 
An  emblem  of  my  heart. 

3  My  heart,  when  mental  winter  reigns, 

[n  night's  dark  mantle  clad  ; 
Confin'd  in  cold,  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

The  soul-reviving  ray ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness,  cheerful  day. 

5  0  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns  ; 

And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 

Fills  all  the  heav'nly  plains. 

6  Great  source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore  : 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  chills  no  more. 
501 


666 
THE  STAGES  OF  LIFE. 


GC 


f\f\f\  6,6,6,6,8,8. 

Birth-day. 
(OD  of  my  life,  to  thee 
"  My  cheerful  Soul  I  raise  ; 
Thy  goodness  bade  me  be, 
And  still  prolongs  my  days  : 
1  see  my  natal  hour  return, 
And  bless  trfe  day  that  I  was  born. 
A  clod  of  living  earth, 
I  glorify  thy  name, 
From  whom  alone  my  birth 
And  all  my  blessings  came  : 
Creating  and  preserving  grace 
Let  all  that  is  within  me  praise. 
Long  as  I  live  beneath, 
To  thee,  0  let  me  live  ! 
To  thee  my  ev'ry  breath, 
In  thanks  and  praises  give  : 
Whatever  1  have,  whate'er  I  am, 
Shall  magnify  my  Maker's  name. 
My  soul  and  all  its  pow'rSj 
Thine,  wholly  thine  shall  be  ; 
All,  all  my  happy  hours, 
I  consecrate  to  thee  : 
Me  to  thine  image  now  restore, 
And  I  shall  praise  thee  evermore. 

I  wait  thy  will  to  do, 

As  angels  do  in  heav'n  ; 

Jn  Christ  a  creature  new^ 

Eternally  forgiv'n  : 
\  wait  thy  righteous  will  to  prove, 
AH  sanctified  by  perfect  love. 

502 


STAGES    OP   LIFE.  66? 

6      Then  when  the  work  is  done, 
The  work  of  faith  with  pow'r, 
Receive  thy  favor'd  son, 
In  death's  triumphant  hour  : 
Like  Moses  to  thyself  convey, 
And  kiss  my  raptur'd  soul  away. 

UU  /     Cradle  hymn.     Luke  2.  12.  16. 

1  IVfY  child,  He  still  to  rest  and  sleep, 
-LtX  God's  angels  are  with  thee  ; 
Who  to  thy  bed  and  cradle  keep, 

Your  safeguard  they  will  be. 

2  God  is  your  Father,  good,  and  kind, 

Your  life  and  breath  he  gave ; 
Jesus,  who  was  of  humble  mind, 
Died  for  your  soul  to  save. 

3  Yes,  Jesus  was  an  infant  too, 

When  born  in  Bethlehem  ; 
The  shepherds  they  were  glad  to  view 
That  infant  when  he  came. 

4  He  in  a  stall  and  manger  lay, 

Where  cows  and  oxen  fed  ; 
He  rested  on  the  rugged  hay, 
Not  on  a  downy  bed. 

5  All  babes  should  thankful  be  indeed, 

That  on  this  earth  have  got 
Such  beds  and  cradles  as  they  need  : 
But  Jesus  had  them  not. 

6  He  was  a  truly  lovely  child, 

Delightful  to  behold ! 
His  countenance  was  meek  and  mild, 

More  choice  than  finest  gold. 
He  came  to  make  all  infants  bless'd, 

To  teach  them  all  his  ways  ; 
Dear  child,  lie  still,  and  sleep  and  rest, 

Till  thou  canst  sing  his  praise.  J, 

503 


368  STAGES  OF  LIFE. 


668 


8,  7,  8,  7. 
3    TJUSH  my  babe,  lie  still  and  slumber, 
XT   Holy  angels  guard  thy  bed  ; 
Heav'nly  blessings,  without  number, 
Gently  falling  on  thy  head. 

2  Sleep,  my  babe,  thy  food  and  raiment, 

House  and  home  thy  friends  provide, 
All  without  thy  care  or  payment, 
All  thy  wants  are  well  supplied. 

3  How  much  better  thou  'it  attended 

Than  the  Son  of  God  could  be, 

When  from  heaven  he  descended, 

And  became  a  child  like  thee. 

4  Soft  and  easy  is  thy  cradle, 

Coarse  and  hard  thy  Savior  lay, 
When  his  birth-place  was  a  stable, 
And  his  softest  bed  was  hay. 

5  Blessed  babe  !  what  glorious  features, 

Spotless,  fair,  divinely  bright ! 
Must  he  dwell  with  brutal  creatures, 
How  could  angels  bear  the  sight ! 

6  Was  there  nothing  but  a  manger, 

Wicked  sinners  could  afford, 
Tc  receive  the  heav'nly  stranger, 
Did  they  thus  affront  their  Lord  ? 

7  Soft,  my  child,  I  did  not  chide  thee, 

Though  my  song  may  sound  too  hard; 
rTis  thy  mother  sits  beside  thee, 
And  her  arms  shall  be  thy  guard. 

8  Yet,  to  read  the  shameful  story, 

How  the  Jews  abus'd  their  King  ; 
How  they  serv'd  the  Lord  of  Glory, 
Makes  me  angry  while  I  sing. 

9  See  the  kinder  shepherds  round  him, 

Telling  wonders  from  the  sky 
504- 


STAGES  OP  LIFE.  <MW 

There  they  sought  him,  there  they  found  him 
With  his  virgin  mother  by. 

10  See  the  lovely  babe  a  dressing, 

Lovely  infant  !  how  he  smil'd  ! 
When  he  wept,  his  mother's  blessing* 
Sooth'd  and  hush'd  the  holy  child. 

11  Lo  !  he  slumbers  in  a  manger, 

Where  the  horned  oxen  fed  ! 
Peace,  my  darling,  here  's  no  danger, 
Here's  no  ox  about  thy  bed, 

12  'Twas  to  save  thee,  child,  from  dying 

Save  my  dear  from  burning  flame, 
Bitter  groans,  and  endless  crying, 
That  thy  blest  Redeemer  came. 

13  May'st  thou  live  to  know  and  fear  him, 

Trust  and  love  him  all  thy  days  ! 
Then  go  dwell  forever  near  him, 
See  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 

14  I  could  give  the*e  thousand  kisses, 

Hoping  what  J  must  desire; 
Not  a  mother's  fondest  wishes 
Can  to  greater  joys  aspire. 

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YJyJts  Marriage  hymn. 

1  finHOU  Lord  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 

JL    Thy  blessings  fill  each  land  ; 

All  they  who  seek  thy  will  to  do, 

Will  find  thy  bounteous  hand. 

2  All  states  of  life  are  blest  by  thee, 

By  thee,  our  sov'i  eign  Lord  ; 
Such  must  the  state  of  marriage  be, 
According  to  thy  word. 

3  It  was  by  thy  command  ordain'd, 

Confirm'd  and  ratified  ; 
And  for  a  great  and  noble  end, 
Both  blest  and  sanctified. 
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670  STAGES  OP  LIFE. 

4  We  join  this  couple  in  thy  name, 

Bless  them,  O  gracious  God  ; 
And  let  thy  blessings  rest  on  them, 
Which  is  from  thee  bestow'd. 

5  Be  thou  their  counsel,  and  their  guide, 

Direct  them  in  thy  ways  ; 
And  strengthen  them  on  ev'ry  side  : 
In  peace  to  spend  their  days,  +, 

U  /  (J  Old  age. 

1  /~10D  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth, 
vJI  The  guide  of  all  my  davs, 

I  have  declar'd  thy  heav'nly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  ray  hoary  hairs. 

And  leave  my  feinting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years 
If  God  my  strength  depart  I 

3  Let  me  thy  pow'r  and  ti  ulii  proclaim 

Befoie  the  rising  age, 
An  i  leave  a  savor  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
Oh  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love  ! 

5  Thy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high, 

Unsearchable  thy  deeds  ; 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky. 
And  all  my  praise  exceeds. 

6  Oft  have  I  heard  thy  threat'nings  roar, 

And  oft  endui'd  the  grief : 
But  when  thy  hand  hath  prest  me  sore, 
Thy  grace  was  my  relief. 

7  Bv  long  experience  have  \  known 

Thy  sovereign  pow'r  to  ?ave  3 
506 


DOXOLOGIES.  671 — £74 

At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave. 
8  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dust, 
My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care  ; 
These  wither'd  limbs  with  thee  1  trust 
To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


671 


S.  M. 

rjlO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
X    AiKl  Spirit,  glory  be; 
As  'twas,  and  i^,  and  shall  be  so 
To  all  eternity. 


672 


S.  M. 

Y£  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


673 


T;0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


674 


C.  M. 

ALL  glory  to  th'  Eternal  Three, 
And  undivided  One  ; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Coequal  honors  done. 

507 


TABLE  OP  FIRST  LINES. 

Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue  .    -  433 

Awake,  my  soul,  my  mind,  awake     t     .  544 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve     .  95 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays     -     ,    -  381 

Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  his  name    .  369 

Before  Jehovah's   awful  throne     .     .     .  351 

Begone,  my  worldly  cares,  away  .     .    •  567 

Behold  how  sinners  disagree     .     .     •     •  24-2 

Behold,  0  God.  what  cruel  foes     ...  298 

Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive     .  26 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb     -          .  382 

Behold,  the  grace  appears 39 

BehoM  the  love,  the  gen'rous  love     .     .  79 
Behold  the  loving  Son  of  God     .     .     .     .'142 

Behold  the  wretch,   whose  lust  and  wine  429 

Behold,    what  condescending  love     -     -  474 

Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form     .     .     •  133 

Beside  the  gospel  pool 376 

Be  sober,  watching  unto  pray'r     .     .     .  184 

Bestiong,  ye  brethren,  in  the  Lord     .  283 

Be  thou  my  safeguard,  0  my  God      .     .  641 

Be  thou,  my   troubled   soul,  at  peace     .  651 

Beware,  the    Savior   gave    command     .  229 

Be  ye  not  indolent 446 

Bless'd  be  the   everlasting   God     .     .     .  244 

Bless'd   be  the  Father  and  his  love     .     .  357 

Bless-d  with  the  joys  of  innocence     -     .  400N% 

Bless  us,  dear  Lord,  departing  hence      .  14 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 208 

Blest  is  the  man  for  ever  blest  -     -    -     -  435 

BlesX  is  the  man,  whose  breast  can  move  185 

Blest  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place     .  280 

Blow  ye   the  trumpet,    blow     -     -     -     -  409 

Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God     .     .  360 

By  nature  man  is  dark  and  blind    .      .     .  310 

Cast  all  your  cares  upon  the  Lord    -     .211 

Christ  gave  this  solemn   great  command  480 

510 


TABLE   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Christ  Jesus,  our  eternal  friend    -    -    -  506 

Christ's  servants  should  not  be  afraid     .  182 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day     .     .     .  148 

Come,  all  ye  weary   sinners,  come    -    -  508 

Come  blessed  Spirit,  from  above     .     .     .  193 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell  .  264 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove     .  169 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God  -  411 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls     -    -    -  410, 

Come,  Holy  Ghost !  Creator,  come        -  387 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire     .  240 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire    -  519 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come 390 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  condescend    -    -     -  528 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  dove    -     -  388 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast  -  430 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs     -  3tS6 

Come.  Jet  us  join  to  praise  our  God     •  658 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes    -     -     -  385 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high  -    -     -  513 

Come,  let  us  praise  God's,  holy  name      .  643 

Come  let  us  praise  our   God     ....  346 

Come,  Lord  !  and  help  me  to  rejoice     -  4<?1 

Come,  O   thou  blessed  Comforter     .  .  .  189 

Come,  O  thou   Prince  of  glory,  come     .  17 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast     .     .  278 

Come  sound  his  praise  abroad      ...  6 

Come  to  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine     -    -  503 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord     ....  347 

Come,  ye  who  are  the  bidden  guests     .  277 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord     .     •     .  337 

Commit  your  way   unto  the  Lord       -     -  569 

Could  I  with  tongues  of  angels  speak     .  102 

Could  we,  O  Savior  !  worthy  be     «     .     .  18 

Dear  Jesus,  here  we  now  attend    ♦     .     .  2 

Dear  Lord,  accept  my  ev'ning  song  -     -  557 

Dear  Lord!  and  shall   thy  Spirit  rest     ,  194 

Dear  Savior,  bounteous  are  thy  hands     .  225 
511 


TABLE    OF   FIRST    lilNES. 


Bear  Savior,  if  these  lambs  should,  stray  296 

Death  may  dissolve  my   body  now     -     -  576 

Deceiv'd  by  subtle  snares  of  hell  -     -     -  399 

Beep  are  the  wounds*  which  sin  has  made  375 

Deep  in  the  dust,  before  thy  throne     -     -  402 

Did  I  possess  the  gift  of  tongues     .     .     „  103 
Didst  thou,  O  Savior  !   condescend     ...  50 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord     .     .  13 

Do  we  not   know  that  solemn  word  -     -  472 

Dread  Sov'reign  let  my  ev'ning  song     -  562 

Ere  the  blue  heav'ns  were  stretch'd  abroad  359 

Eternal  God,  almighty   cause     ....  319 

Eternal  praises  to    my   Lord              -     -  580 

Eternal    praises   to  the  Lord     •     .     -     .  586 

Eternal  source  of  ev'ry  joy                .     .  661 

Eternal    Spirit  !   we    confess      ....  232 

Eternity  is    just  at    hand            .     .     .     .  616 

Exceeding   great  is  the  reward           .     .  619 

Fair  Zion's    King,  we  suppliant  bow  -  522 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss  -  418 

Faith  comes  by  hearing  God's  record  -  417 

Faith  is  the  brightest   evidence     -    -  -  416 

Faith  ! — 'tis  a  precious  grace     -     -     -  -  419 

Far  from    affliction,   toil,  and  care     «  -  603 

Father  divine,  thy    piercing  eye     .     .  .  173 

Father,  how    wide  thy  glories  shine  .  200 

Father   of  glory  !   to  thy  name     ,     .  .  356 

Father  of  mercies  !  bow   thine  ear     -  .  533 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house     -     -  -  518 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy    word     .     .  .  312 

Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace  .     .  .  250 

Father,  to  thee  my  sowl  I  lift     ....  171 

Forgiveness!  'tis   a  joyful   sound      .  .  286 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns       -  -  565 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies    .  .  348 

From  God  above  the  God  of  heav'n  .  .  170 

512 


TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Glory  to  Goo*  !  who  reigns  above  .     .     •  3$ 

Glory  to   the  Father's   name              ,     *  678 

God  did  to  father  Abrah'm  say  -     -     -     -  471 

God  hath  commended  in  his  word     -     -  489 

God  hath  laid  up  in  heav'n  for  me     •     .  621 

God  is  a  name   my  soul   adores     .     «     .  318 

God  is  a   spirit  just  and  wise     ....  105 

God  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth     ,  670 

God  of    my   life,   to  thee"         -           .     >  666 

God's  faithful  promises  are  sure     .     .     •  23 

God  love'd  the   world   beyond  degree     .  191 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way     .     .     .  340 

God  of  my  life,   look  gently  down       -     -  570 

God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise    .     «     .  163 

God  of  our  lives  !  thy  constant  care   ,     .  55 

God's  word  of  prophecies   is  giv'n     .     .  90 

Good  is  the  Lord,  the  heav'nly  King     ,  662 

Go,  preach  my  gospel,  sailh  the  Lord  -  408 

Go,    worship    at    Immanuel's   feet     -     -  378 

JGrO,  ye  my  servants,  go  ye  forth     -     -     .  517 

Arrant  us,  dear   Lord,  our  daily  bread     .  120 

Grant  us,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray     »     .  54 

Great  are  the   mercies  of  our  God     .     .  326 

Great  comforts  does  the  Savior  give  .     .  172 

Great  comforts  it  must  needs  afford  .     .  287 

Great  God,  as   seasons  disappear       .     ,  664 

Great  God,  defend  us  in  this  storm     .     .  654 

Great  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  536 

Great   God,  how  infinite  art  thou     .     .  321 

Great   God,   how  oft  did  Isra'l  prove     .  236 

Great   God  !  I  own    the  sentence  just     .  579 

Great  God  should  we  thy  grace  abuse     .  235 

Great  God  !  thy    glories  shall  employ     »  320 

Great  God,  thy  providence  and  care  .     .  338 

Great  God  !    to  what  a  glorious  height   .  629 

Great  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand     .  56 

Great  God  !  with  wonder  and  with  praise  315 

Great  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless  pow'r  .  633 
513 


TABLE    OF   FIRST   LINES. 


Great  was  the  day ,  the  jo v  was   great     .     )90 

Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews  - 
Had  not  the  blessed  Son  of  God    -     .     - 
Hail,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good     .     . 
Happy  are  they  and  truly  bless'd     .     .     . 
Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord     -     -     - 
Happy  the  child,  whose  tender  years     - 
Happy  the  heart,  where  graces  reign     . 
Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  join'd     -     -     - 
Happy  the  soul  where  grace  resides  -    - 
Happy  the  youth  that  soon  begin     -     - 
Hark  !    from  the  tombs   a  doleful  sound 
Hark  !  how  from  Sinai's  mount  proceeds 
Have  mercy,  gracious  Lord,  forgive  -     - 
Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  us,  we  pray    ,     . 
Heal  us,  Immanuel,   here  we  stand     .     . 
Hear  what  the  great   apostle  saith     -     - 
He  comes !  he  comes  !  the  Judge  severe 
He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners,  dies 
Hell  !  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound 
Here  blessed  Jesus,  we  appear,     . 
Here  we    commit  unto  the  dust 
Herociidns   and  Pharisees     .     .     . 
He  that  hath  made  his   refuge  God 
High    on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
High  on  his  everlasting  throne     . 
Holy,  and  true,  and  righteous  Lord 
Hosanna  to  the  royal  Son    .     .     , 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet     -     - 
How  bless'd  are  they  who  always  keep 
How  bless'd  are  they  who  always  strive 
How  bless'd  are  they  who  love  the  Lord 
How  bless'd  are  they  who  take  delight 
How  great,  how  terrible  that  God      .     . 
How  great  was  our  dear  Lord's  distress 
How  greatly  will  my  soul  rejoice       .     . 
How  large  the  promise  !  how  divine  -     - 
How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay     .     .     . 
514 


468 
405 
330 
219 
470 
492 
204 
440 
448 
484 
594 
123 
500 
584 
294 
415 
614 
141 
625 
1 
604 
289 
585 
628 

28 
439 
129 
412 

20 
166 
186 
195 

22 
108 
618 
476 
252 


TABLE   OP   FIRST   LINES. 

How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign  6C9 

How  long  wilt   thou  conceal  thy  face     -  457 

How  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart     .     ,  107 

How  precious  is   God's  holy  word     -     -  48* 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine    .     .     .  314« 

How  sad  and  awful  is  my  state     .     .     .  25<i 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts  313 

How  sweet,  how  heav'nly  is  the  sight     .  260 

How   tedious   and  tasteless  the  hours     .  157 

How  thankful  the  apostles  were    •     .     .  295 

How  will   my  heart   endure     ...     *  3C8 

Hush  my  babe,  lie  still  and  slumber  ,     •  668 

I  am,  O  Lord,  with  pains  oppressed     »     -  566 

I  b'Heve  in  one   almighty   God     -     -     -  413 

If  secret  fraud   should   dwell     .     .    '.     :  223 

If  we  profess  to  love  the  Lord  -     -     -     -  452 

1  'm  call'd  to  camp,  to  leave  my  home   .  639 

Jmmanuel !  we  sing  thy  praise        .     .  3.5 

Indulgent  Father!  how   divine     .     .     „  35* 

In  duty  we  are  bound  to  prai-e     -     .     -  485 

I  now  must  die  the  shameful  death     ,     «  636 

In  parables  the   Lord  doth  thew     ...  93 

Insts  uct  mem   thy  statutes,  Lord     .     ,  7.5 

Li  that  sad  memorable  night     -     -     -     -  5C7 

In  unity  and   peace     .......  8d 

In  vain  men  talk  of  living  faith     .     .     .  167 

In   what   confusion    earth  appears     .     ,  203 

I  praise  my  God,  the  night  is  gone    -     -  55  h 

i  sing  th'  almighty  pow'rofGod     .     •  333 

I  sojourn  as  a  stranger,  here             ,     ,  648 

Israel,  in  ancient  days     .---.-  39^ 

It  is  a  duty  christians  owe     .....  82 

It  is  a  gift  from  God  above   -     -    »    -    -  453 

It  is  the  voice  of  love  divine     ....  178 

I  travel  into  distant  lands          -           .     ,  647 

It  would  be  preaching  Chirrt  in  vain     ,  2{} 

515 


TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Jehovah,    mighty   God 

Jesus  !   and    shall  it   ever  be     -     -    - 
Jesus,   commission'd   from   above      - 
Jesus,  dear  name,  how  sweet  the  sound 
Jesus,  great    Healer  of  mankind     . 
Jesus,  immutably  the   same     .     . 
Jesus,  in  thee   our    eves    behold     . 
Jesus,  my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone     . 
Jesus,   my  hope    and  confidence 
Jesus,  my  King,  proclaims  the  war 
Jesus,  my  life,  thyself  apply     .     . 
Jesus  my  righteousness    -     -     -     - 
Jesus,  our  heav'nly  guide     -     -     - 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne 
Jesus  our    Lord   to  heav'n  is  gone 
Jesus,  our  soul's  delightful   choice 
Jesus,    Physician  of  the  soul     .      . 
Jesus  poor   sinners  will  receive     . 
Jesus,  since  thou   art  still  to-day    . 
Jesus  the  great  and  m'.ghtv  Lord 
Jesus,  the  great   High  Priest     .     . 
Jesus,  the  heav'nly  lover,   gave     - 
Jesus,  the  patient's  surest  friend 
Jesus,   thou  art  the  living   bread 
Jesus,  thou  everlasting  Word     .      . 
Jesus,  thy  blessings  are  not  few     , 
Jesus,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold 
Jesus,  we  claim  thee    for  our  own 
Jesus,  we  on  thy   word   depend     . 
Jesus,    with  all  thy  saints  above     - 
Join  all  the  names  of  love  and  pow\ 
Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come 

Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears 

Let    all   our    tongues   be   one 

Let  all  in  heav'n  their  praises  bring 

Let  ev'ry  creature  join     . 

Let  ev'ry  mortal  ear  attend     .     . 

516 


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TABLE    OP   FIRST   LlNiS. 

Let  ev'rj  tongue  thy  goodness  speak     .  652 

Let  hearty  thanks  and  praise  be  paid     .  644 

Let  me  but  hear  my   Savior  say     ...  99 

Let  party  names  no   more 268 

Let  thanks   and   praises  be  to  God     -     -  531 

Let  the  high  heav'ns  your  songs  invite  .  333 

Let  the  whole  race   of' creatures  lie     »     .  339 

Let  us  join  to  praise  our  Maker     •     .     .  345 

Let  willful  sinners  boast  and  say    .     .     .  307 

Let  Zion  sing  her  songs  of  praise     -     -  527 

Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting   hour             .     -  602 

Long  did  both  kings  and  prophets  wait  .  33 

Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee     .     .     .  323 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold    -----  512 

Lord,  at  thy  temple  we  appear   ....  47 

Lord,  dismiss   us  with  thy  blessing     .     .  12 

Lord  S  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide     .  646 

Lord,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways  183 

Lord,  here  I  am  to  do  thy  will  -     -     -     -  510 

Lord,  how   distressed  is  my  mind      .     .  635 

Lord,  how  secure  my   conscience  was    -  392 

Lord,  I  am  pain'd  ;    but    I'resign       -     -  574 

Lord,  \  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin  -     -     -  401 

Lord,  I  commit  myself  to   thee         .     .  645 

Lord,  I  prepare  to  take  repose      -     -     -  558 

Lord,  look   on  this,  our  panting  earth    -  656 
Lord  !  thou  dost  give  what  creatures  need  538 

Lord,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults     .  45 

Lord  !    we  return   our  praise   to  thee     -  541 

Lord,  when   I  view  thy  mishty  pow'r     .  329 

Lo,  the  destroying   angel  flies       .     .     .  151 

Lo  !  what  an  entertaining  sight      ...  24 

.  Lo,  what  a  pleasing  sight 71 

Mercy   and  judgment  are  my  song        .  632 

Mercy,  0  thou  son  of  David     ....  101 

Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heav'n     .  175 

Must  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die  597 
Ss                          517 


TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Must  I  in  judgment  stand 
•My  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd 
My  child,  lie  still  to  rest  and  sleep  . 
My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord  . 
My  God,  accept  my  earlv  vows  . 
My  God,  how  cheering  is  the  sound 
My  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up 
My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys  - 
My  God  was  with  me  all  the  night  - 
My  Lord  and  Savior  govern  me  -  - 
My  son,  give  unto  me  thy  heart  -  - 
My  soul  doth  thirst  for  grace  divine  - 
My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place  .  . 
My  soul,  repeat  his  praise  .... 
My  soul  shall  worship  thee  .  -  -  - 
My  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise  . 
My  soul,  to  God  return  -  -  -  - 
My  thankful  tribute  I  will  pay  -  - 
My  warfare  now  will  soon  be  o'er 

Naked  as   from  the   earth  we  came     - 
No,    I  '11  repine  at  death  no  more 
No    more,  my  God,    I  boast  no   more 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard 
Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth    . 
Not  diff'rent  food,  nor   different   dress 
Not  in  deception   or  disguise     . 
Not  onty  hearers  of  the  word     . 
Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
Now  be  the   God    of  Israel   bless'd     . 
Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty   praise     -     - 
Now  from  my  bed  of  sleep  I  iise  -     - 
Now  I  awake  to  praise  my  Lord     -     - 
Now  is  th'  accepted   time     .     .     •     . 
Now   let  a  spacious   world  arise     .     . 
Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise     .     .     . 
Now  let  our  lips,  with  holy  fear     .     . 
Now  let  the  Lord,   my   Savior,  smile 
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119 
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497 
458 
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545 
336 
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459 
610 
434 
624 

49 
214 
104 
174 
192 

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383 
543 
548 
111 
334 
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143 
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Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains 
Now  my  departure  is  at  hand —  - 
Now  plead  my  cause,  almighty  God 
Now  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three  . 
Now  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  us  know 
Now  we  depart,  we  sing  and  pray  . 
Now  while  the  gospel-net  is  cast     .     . 

0  blessed  Comforter,    draw  near  -     - 
O  blessed  truth  the  gospel  shews   ,     . 
0  blessed  word,  our  Lord  expressed    , 
0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul    .... 
0  christian   brethren,   marvel    not      . 
O  Comforter  of  God,  come  down  .     . 
O  for  a  heart  to   praise  my  God     -     - 
Oh  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy      .     . 
O  for  a  true  and   living  faith     _     -     - 
0  God,  my  Sun,    thv   blissful  rays 
O  God  of  Jacob,   by  whose   hand  -     - 
0  gracious  Savior,  pity  me  -     - 
0  happy  where  such  grace  is  found    . 
0  happy  youth  that    fear  the  Lord     - 
0  hark  unto  the  sounding   bell 
O  highth  and  depth  of  boundless  love 
O  holy  Father,  God  of  love         .      .     . 
0  holy  Father,    gracious  Lord         -     - 
0  holy  Father,   righteous   God 
0    Holy    Ghost,    eternal  God     -     -     - 
O  Jesus,  faithful  Shepherd,  Lord     -     - 
O  Jesus,  I  will  take   repose 
O  Jesus  !  thou  my  precious   friend     - 
6  King  of  glory,  David's  son     . 
O  let   me    look  to    Golgotha     .     .     . 
0  let  me  praise  roy  Savior's  love    -     - 
O  Lord,  our  mighty  Father,  thou  -     - 
0  Lord,  thy  holy    angels  send 
O  may  I  know  the    grace  of  God 
0  may   my  soul  increase  and  grow     - 
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0  may  my  soul  with  thee  unite  -  - 
O  mighty  God,  thou  virgin's  son  .  . 
O  precious  gift  from  God  above  .  . 
O  precious  word  the  Savior  spake  . 
O  that  my  heart  could  melt  with  woe 
O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
O  the   delights,  the  heav'nly  joys     - 

G  thou  from  all  eternity 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry 
G  thou  whose  beams  serenely  bright 
Oh,  what  amazing  words  of  grace  . 
O  wonderous  and  myst'ry  great  .  - 
O  wondrous  love  beyond  degree  -  - 
O  Zion,  when  I  think  of  thee  .  . 
Once  more  before' we  part  .... 
Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day  - 
Once  more  oar  harvesting  is  o'er  . 
On  Jordan's  rugged  banks  I  stand  . 
Our  days  on  earth  are  sad  and  few 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  .  . 
Our  righteousness  must  far  exceed     . 


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Plun'g'd  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair         .     .  380 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless,   though  I   am  364 

Praise   be  unto  my  gracious  Lord       .     .  642 

Praise  thou,  my  soul,  the  Lord  on  high  560 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  'tis  good  to  raise       .  342 

Pray'r  will  at   last  an  answer  gain     .     .  112 
Proclaim,  said  Christ, God's  wondrous  grace  4S1 

Rebuke  me  not  in  anger,  Lord     -     -     -  423 

Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lord      .......  31 

Remember,   man,  that  awful  day         .     .  612 

Rock  of  Ages,  shelter  me 363 

Saint  Paul  advises,  follow  me     ....  291 

Shall  we  go  on   to  sin     .     ...     •     .     .  22S 

Shepherd,  who  lead'st  with  tender  care  4X5 

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Should  it  not  be  our  chief  concern     -    -  483 
Should  they  who  have  been  dearly  bought  275 

Should  we  be  debtors   to  the  flesh     .     .  231 

Should  we  not   glory  in  the  cause     .     .  263 

Should  we  not  thank  and  praise  our  God  657 

Should   we  our   members  yield     .     .     .  227 

Should  we  receive  that  grace  in  vain     .  110 

Show   mercy,  Lord,  reveal  thy  povv'r     ,  637 

Show  pity,  Lord  ;  0  Lord,  forgive     -     -  427 

Since  God  has    thus  ordain'd  it  so     .     .  631 

Sinners!    this  solemn  truth  regard    .     •  196 

So  did  the    Hebrew   prophet  raise     .     .  195 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express     ,     .     .  115 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong    .     .     .  324 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  chains     .     .  665 

Strange  is  the  faithful  christian's   life     .  255 

Supported  by  especial    grace     ....  94 

Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace  ...  32 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King     -  553 

Take  up  your  cross,  and  follow  me    -     -  450 

Teach  me  the  measure  pf  my  days     .     -  595 

Thank  Godr  my  journey  now  is  o'er     .  649 

Thanks  be  to  God  who  heard  our  pray'r  587 

Thanks  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  we  give  -     -  539 

That  awful  hour  will  soon  appear     .     .  596 

That  blessed    gospel  we  are  taught     .     .  293 

That  great  example  Jesus  set     ...     .  162 

That   stew'rd   accused  by  his  lord     .     .  233 

The   best  of  counsels  we  can  give     .     .  267 

The  bless'd  and  saving  grace  of  God  .     .  40 
The  christian  church  should  well  partake     52 

The  christian  life  should  ever  be     .     .     .  279 

The  christian  suff' rings  here  below     .     .  215 

The  deluge  at  th' Almighty's    call     .     .  370 

The  duty  first  on  us  enjoin'd   »     ,     .     .  249 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Word       .     .     .  361 

The  faithful  servants  of  the  Lord       .     .  98 
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The  fall  of  man,  how  deep  and  great  - 
The  feast  of  Easter  was  enjoin'd  .  • 
The  glories  of  my  Maker,  God  .  .  . 
The  grace  of  God  be  with  you  hence  - 
The  great  Apostle  gave  command  -  - 
The  great  command  Jehovah  gave  -  - 
The  King  of  heav'n  his  table  spreads  . 
The  labors  of  our  teachers  bless     -     -     - 

The  law  by  Moses  came 

The  law  commands  and  makes  us  know 

The  law  of  God  is  just - 

The  leper  in  his  painful  case  .  .  .  ,  . 
The  lepers  with  their  sores  oppress'd  . 
The  Lord  be  prais'd,  the  storm  is  past  . 
The  Lord  declares  his  will  -  -  -  -  . 
The  Lord  grant  you  that  living  faith  - 
The  Lord  is  come  ;  the  heav'ns  proclaim 

The  Lord    is  ris'n  indeed 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky     ..... 
The  Lord,   the  Judge,    before   his  throne 
The  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  churches  warns 
The  Lord  who  doth  my  wants  supply     - 
The  Lord  who  knoweth  all  we  need  -     - 
The  Lord    who  recommendeth  pray'r     - 
The  Lord  who  reigns  above  the  skies     - 
The  Lord  will  build  his  church  again     - 
The  majesty  of  Solomon 
The  priests  and  Levites  sent  to  John 
The  promise  made  to  Abraham     . 
The  promise   was  divinely  free     . 
The  publican  and  Pharisee     .     .     . 
There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood 
There   is  a  land  of  pure  delight 
The  saints,  who  now  in   Jesus  sleep 
The  Savior's  love  will  ne'er  grow  faint  . 
These  gifts  which  from   thy  bounty  flow 
The  soul  renew'd   by  grace  divine     .     . 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high  .    «.     . 

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The  summer  harvest  spreads  the  field  .  663 
The  sun  now  rises  shining  bright  -  -  551 
The  time  of  Jesus  being  at  hand  .  .  .  134 
The  true  Messiah  now  appears  -  -  -  374 
The  trumpet  sounds  !  —  the  day  is  come  617 
The  truth  which  christians  once  receiv'd  114 
The  way  of  life  remain'd  conceal'd  .  .  58 
The  winter  past,  reviving  flow'rs  .  .  608 
They,  who  that  sacred  office  bear  .  .  257 
Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  -  552 
This  body  in'  the  grave  is  laid  -  -  605 
This  day  is  spent,  the  night  is  come  -  556 

This  is  for  us  a  happy  day 153 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  .  .  4 
This  is  the  doctrine  christians  need  .  .  299 
This  is  the  feast  of heav'nly  wine  -  -     504 

This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love  -  -  407 
Thou  Comforter,  we  pray,  draw  near  -  479 
Thou  fount  of  evjy  good  nequir'd  -  .  529 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul  .  .  274 
Thou  Lord  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  669 
Thou  sovereign,  great,  almighty  God  .  640 
Tho*  dead  in  sin  1  once  had  iain  -  -  - 
Though  in  the  earthly  church  below  . 
Though  nature's  voice  you  "must  obey  . 
Through  all  the  changes  of  my  life  -  - 
Thro'  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life  . 
Thus  did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  pass  -  - 
Thus  saith  the  first,  the  great  command 
Thus  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  -  - 
Thus  saith  the  ruler  of  the  skies 
Thy  heav'nly  blessing,  Jesus,  grant  -  . 
Thy  presence,  everlasting  God  .  .  . 
Thy  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord  . 
'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand 

To  be  a  holy  sacrifice 70 

To  bear  the  blessed   Savior's  cross     -     -     451 

To  be  at  peace  with  ev'ry  man     ...       78 

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To  bear  the  cross  a  few  days  more      .     .  620 

To-day   we  lay  the  corner  stone     -    -    -  523 

To  Father,  Son,    and   Holy  Ghost,  L.  M.  675 

To  Father,   Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  C.  M.  673 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son        .     .  676 

To  God  the    Father,  Son          .      .     ,     .  679 

To  God  the  Father,   Son,     S.  M,      .     ,  671 

To  God  the  universal  King     ....  350 

To  Jesus   Christ,   our   living  head     .     .  146 

To  live  in  Christ,   is  life  indeed         .     .  589 

To  our  almighty  Maker,  God     ....  59 

To  our  Redeemer's   glorious  name     -     -  516 

To  pray,  and  nevermore  to  cease  -     -     -  443 

To  show  how  humble  christians  ought  .  132 

To  such  is  bless'd  their  marriage-day     .  72 

To  the  Corinthian  church 271 

To  thee,  great  Lord,  my  heav'nly  King  561 

To  thee  my  God,  I  humbly  bow     -     -     -  449 

To   thee,  O   Savior  glory  be      ...     .  3 

True  christians  need  not  fear  to  die    .     -  588 

Turn  ye  to  me,  thus   saith  the  Lord      .  106 

'Twas  by  an  order  from   the   Lord     .     .  311 
'Twas  God  who  huiTd  the  rolling  spheres  322 

'Twas  on  that  dark, that  doleful  night    .  135 

Unhappy  city  !  hadst  thou  known     .     -  235 

Unto  the  Lord,   my  gracious    God  -     -  559 

Unto  thy  Zion,  Lord,  return     -     -  .  -     -  534 

Up  to  the  Lord,  who   reigns  on  high     .  343 

Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men  -     -  396 

Vain  man,   thy    fond  pursuits  forbear     .  234 

We  are  by  the  apostle  taught     ....  19 

We  are  instructed  by  the  Lord     -     -    -  487 

We  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good     .  349 

We  cannot  be  the  heirs  of  grace     ...  48 

We  humbly  thank  thee,  gracious  Lord   •  10 
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Well   the  Redeemer's  gone      ....  362 

We  must  be  merciful  and  kind     .     ►     .  215 

We  praise  the  blessed  Lamb  of  God  .     -  515 

We  praise  thee,  Jesus,  gracious  Lord     -  491 

We  praise  the  Lord,   whose  love  is  great  525 

We  should  possess  the  Savior's  mind     .  130 

We  sing  th'  amazing  deeds         -    -     -    -  514 

What  caus'd  a  deep  and  mournful  sound  139 

What  crosses  and  afflictions  meet      -     -  460 

What  dift'rent  pow'rs  of  grace  and  sin  -  456 

What  do  ye  think  of  Christ  indeed     .     .  260 

What  equal  hon6rs  shall  we  bring     .     .  131 

What  evil  can  such  teachers  do    .     .     .  259  . 

What  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name  .     .  317 

What  think  ye  of  Christ  ?  is  the  test  .     .  270 

When  angels  shall  their  trumpets  sound  301 
When  at  a  distancs,  Lord,   we  trace     .       89 

When,  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life     ,  577 

When  Christ,  descending  from  the  skies  30S 

When  Christ  Jerusalem  beheld     .     .     .  237 

When  Christ  let  his  disciples  know  .     .  164 

When  Christ  the  blessed  Savior  died  -  404 
When  Christ  was  on  the  mount  reveal'd       8& 

When  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are  nigh  572 

When  I  can   read   my  title   clear       .     .  650 

When  Isra'l's  grieving  tribes  complain'd  197 
When  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd     .        91 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  .  14S 
When  Jesus  did  from  heav'n  descend  .  44 
When  Jesus  in  the  temple  stay 'd     .     .     *       68 

When  Jesus  on   the  cross  I  see     .     .     »  13S 

When  Jesus  taught  the   Jews  of  old     .  124 

When  Jesus'  time  had  fully  come  .  .  176 
When  Jesus  unto  Jordan  came  ...  60 
When  John  in  prison  came  to  hear     .     .       25 

When  man's  account  to  light  is  brought  285 

When  night  descends  in  sable  guise     .  212 

When  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold  2 If* 
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When  the  disciples  refuge  sought     .     , 

AVhen  the  distress'd  disciples  were     . 

When  the  first  parents  of  our  race     .     - 

When  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read     .     . 

AVhen  times  of  troubles  are  at  hand 

When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress    - 

When  we  our  gracious  Lord  entreat   .     . 

Wherever  faithful  souls  arc  join'd     -     - 

Where'er  the   gospel  truth  is  taught 

Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord  . 

While  carnal  men,  with  all  their  might  . 

While  my  Redeemer  's   near     .... 

Wrhile  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  ni't  37 

While  to  the  grave  our  friends  are  borne     59s 

Whilst  shepherds  kept  their  flocks  by  night  34 

Who  bath  believ'd  thy  sac?ed  word     .     .      144 

Whom  man  forsakes  thou  wilt  not  leave       571 

Pho  shall   ascend  thy  heav'nlv   place     -     469 

Vhv  did  the  nations  join  to  slay  •      •     •     l^(i 

Why  do    we  moiun  depaiting  friends     .     60? 

Why  How  the=e  torrents  of  distress    .     . 

Why  should  my  heart  feel  so  dismay'd  -     431 

ly  should  my  soul  feel  so  dismay'd     -     461 

Why  should  our  mourning  thoughts  delight 

Why  should  the  mighty  make  their  bo^t    29 J 

Why  srtould  wefear  the  pow'rs  of  bell     .     152 

tVhy   should  we   start,  and  fear  to  die     -     578 

With  eye  impartial,  heav'n's  high  King  ■     155 

With  heav'nlv   pow'r,  O  Lord,  defend     -     520 

With  holy  fear,  and    humble  song        .      •      627 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  eatth      .      ,  5 

With    reverence  and    holy    fear     -     -     -     526 

With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud     .     660 

Woe  mil/'  me  !  how  oft  I  have  -     -     -     -     S01 

Ye  angels  round    the  throne  -     .  .  67 J 

Ve  careless  son>  of  men,  he  wice          .  -  500 

Ye  careless  souN,   will  ye  delay  -     -  -  426 

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Ye  christian  men,  pray  notice  well     . 
Ye  christian  parents,  dry  your  tears 
Ye  humble  souk,  approach  your  God 
Ye  mourning  sinners,  here  disclose 
Ye  nations,  who  on  earth  do  dwell 
Ye  sons  of  men,   come,  one  and  all 
Ye  sons  of  men  in  sacred  lays     • 
Ye  that  would  after  Jesus  press 
Ye  virgin  souls  arise  .... 
Ye,  who  in  former  days     .     .     . 
Ye  who  profess  the  Lord  to  love 
Ye  who  profess  to  love  the   Lord  - 
Ye  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 
Ye    wretched,  hungry, 
Ye  wretched  sons  of 


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